I was never a huge fan of bottle gourd for most of my life and I didn’t know any recipes for this vegetable except halwa (which was yummmm) and kofta which I have never tried because when I wanted a kofta it was usually the one with malai. Then I discovered this bottle gourd juice and I was hooked.
Couple of days ago, I was staring at my fridge wondering which vegetable could be converted to soup, that I chanced upon this bottle gourd and a pretty quick recipe. The result was quite successful because it was tasty, healthy and most importantly made you feel full without the need for reaching out to a not so healthy snack after. It is a must try.
Serves 3-4
Recipe adapted from here
WHAT WE NEED
Bottle gourd, medium 1
Onions, medium 2
Garlic cloves, small 4-5
Olive oil 1 tbsp
Cream 2-3 tbsp
Salt & Pepper
WHAT TO DO
- Peel and cut the bottle gourd to small chunks
- Peel and cut the onions and garlic
- In a large vessel, add all three and water just enough to cover them
- Cover and cook for about 15 minutes or till the bottle gourd is completely cooked
- Cool and blend them into a smooth puree
- Heat oil in a saucepan and add the puree
- Add water to get the desired consistency
- Once it comes to a boil, add salt and pepper and mix well
- Simmer for 5 minutes
- Turn off the heat and add the cream. Mix well
- Enjoy!
This is my post for the September Mega Marathon under the theme – Soups.
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Such a smooth and delicious soup, wonderful way to include bottlegourd in our menu.
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Soup is so creamy and would not have guessed it is with bottle gourd. Nice recipe.
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yumm.. kiddo doesn’t eat bottle gourd kootu or curry.. this is a great to way to feed him bottle gourd. love it. great share.
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It is quite interesting to add bottle gourd in soups. It looks very creamy..
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Very creamy and yummy soup
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That is a very creamy soup with bottle gourd!
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I made this too for this BM ! and loved it 🙂 I think you are a serious soup person considering how many different kinds of serveware you have presented these soups in !
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This is sure yum. The girls will not suspect a thing…The Mr. Hyde rises yet again…
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Creamy soup and the love the swirly pattern over the soup.
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I have a friend who mentioned this one to me. I couldn’t believe it. Now I do! Such a healthy and hearty soup.
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Wow that is such an innovative soup with bottlegourd Sowmya. Looks amazing.
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So creamy and interesting looking soup.Love to ty it .
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Wow, super yaar, soup with bottlegourd, i m going to try this!!! 🙂
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Now that’s surely so nice..soup looks very inviting and I am sure I won’t mind trying it sometime..
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