Lauki Soup

A vegetable known for its high-water content and low-calorie count. This soup is low in calorie and fat, making it ideal for weight management, digestion and detoxifying our body. Additionally, its high-water content helps keep you hydrated. Lauki has low glycemic index and hence one of the best vegetable options for those with high blood sugar levels.

 INGREDIENTS-

• Lauki (200-250 gms)
• 1 tsp olive oil
• Onion (1 medium size roughly chopped)
• 7-8 Garlic cloves
• ¼ tsp dried mixed herbs
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• Salt to taste
• ½ cup milk (if needed)

PROCEDURE-

1. Heat olive oil in a pressure cooker. Add chopped onion and chopped garlic.
2. Sauté stirring often on medium heat until onions soften.
3. Add chopped bottle gourd sauté for about 1-2 mins.
4. Add 2 cups of water to the vegetables. pressure cook on medium heat for 2 whistles.
5. Let the pressure drop naturally in the cooker. Then only open the lid. Allow the heat reduce a bit and let the bottle gourd pieces become warm.
6. Transfer it in a blender, blend and puree the veggies to a fine consistency.
7. Add salt to taste and flavor it with dry mixed herbs and black pepper.
8. Mix and simmer until hot.

For a creamier consistency, add ½ cup milk.