| Prep: 20 mins | Cook: 30 mins | Difficulty: Medium | Serves: 6 |
| kcal | fat | saturates | carbs |
| 150 | 8g | 1g | 20g |
| sugars | fibre | protein | salt |
| 6g | 6g | 8g | 0.5g |
If there’s something I firmly believe in, it’s that our food should not only fill our bellies but also comfort our souls and nourish our bodies. This particular recipe, which I am incredibly excited to share with you all today, is the Moringa Leaf Soup. Trust me when I say, this meal does it all. It dances a tantalizing tango on your taste buds, delivers an incredible array of nutrients and boasts an assortment of health benefits. The recipe is uniquely heartwarming, something you’d want to curl up with on a cool evening, and it seamlessly marries my love of Caribbean flavors with age-old wellness traditions.
A Symphony of Flavors
The Moringa Leaf Soup invigorates the taste buds with a mosaic of flavors. It’s enriched with the nourishing goodness of fresh moringa leaves, heightened with a hint of lemon, and brought together with spices reminiscent of my Spanish roots. The moringa leaves add a subtly sweet, earthy flavor that harmoniously blends with the bold spices, flavorful broth, and the juicy, fresh fruit. There’s a tropical vibrance to this soup, making it a beautiful medley of all the things I love about my Caribbean heritage.
Dancing with Health Benefits
But beyond its delightful taste, the Moringa Leaf Soup is packed with incredible health benefits. Moringa, fondly referred to as the “Miracle Tree”, is a power-packed superfood native to North India. Its leaves are loaded with vitamins and minerals like Vitamin C, Iron, Calcium and Potassium. Also, the inclusion of spices like turmeric, cumin and coriander, work together to enhance digestion, reduce inflammation, and strengthen immunity. The soup is low in calories yet high in fiber, making it the perfect satisfying meal that keeps you fuller for longer without tacking on unnecessary calories. It’s very much like a wellness wonder in a bowl! You can read more about the benefits of moringa here.
If you’re a fan of heart-warming soups like Minestrone or Caldo Gallego, the Moringa Leaf Soup will undoubtedly be an instant hit. With its light, invigorating taste, it can be served as a refreshing start to a meal or a wholesome main course. You could even pair it with a slice of crusty bread, a hearty salad, or some delicious tapas to make a complete meal.
So prepare yourselves to step into a world where wellness meets flavor, tradition meets innovation, and where each spoonful is a comforting journey unto itself. I invite you to introduce your taste buds to the enriching and tropical taste of the Moringa Leaf Soup. Buen provecho!
What You’ll Need
- 2 cups of fresh moringa leaves
- 6 cups of chicken broth
- 1 large onion, diced
- 3 cloves of garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil
- 1 cup of chopped tomatoes
- 2 cups of chopped mixed fruits (such as apples, oranges, pineapple)
- 1 tablespoon of fresh ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon of turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon of cumin powder
- 1 teaspoon of coriander powder
- Salt to taste
- 1 teaspoon of black pepper
- 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice
Method
Step One
Start by heating the vegetable oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the pot and sauté for around 5 minutes or until the onion becomes translucent.
Step Two
Add the fresh ginger, turmeric powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, and black pepper to the pot. Mix everything together and continue to sauté everything for another 2 minutes, or until the spices become fragrant.
Step Three
Next, add the chopped tomatoes to the pot. Cook for around 5 minutes, or until the tomatoes have softened and released all of their juices.
Step Four
Now, stir in the chopped mixed fruit. Sauté everything for another few minutes, allowing the fruit to release its juices and combine with the spices in the pot.
Step Five
Add the chicken broth to the pot. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 20 minutes.
Step Six
While the soup is simmering, wash the moringa leaves thoroughly and add them to the pot. Let them simmer in the soup for about 5 to 10 minutes, or until they are tender and have imparted their flavor to the soup.
Step Seven
Finally, season the soup with salt to taste, and add the fresh lemon juice. Simmer for another 2 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together. Then, your Moringa Leaf Soup is ready to serve and enjoy!
