Green Medley Soup

Yes! My son has passed the "Give me whatever" and gone into the "Give me chicken and pizza without any veggies" stage!!  Now mommy has to think of ways to hide the veggies in breads, chapatis, sauces, and soups. So here is something I put together this morning.  This is a pretty basic soup that even adults may enjoy. The following recipe would only serve one person so adjust the quantity accordingly. 

Method and Ingredients:

Butter
4 Broccoli stems
2 Handfuls of baby spinach
1/4 cup creamed corn (canned)
Chicken stock or Vegetable Stock
1/4 cup chopped white onions
Pinch of cumin seeds
Seasonings: Add a pinch of turmeric, garlic powder, italian seasonings, and black pepper
Shredded cheese

Cook the vegetables thoroughly either in a pot of boiling water or in a microwave bowl in water or using a pressure cooker. Do not add more water than necessary because we will be using the same water to make the soup and we want the soup to be on the thicker side. Ofcourse you could throw the water out but remember all the nutrients from the veggies go in this water, so you do not want to waste it. I used chicken stock instead of water to cook the vegetables.

In a stockpot, heat some butter.  Add cumin seeds and let them crackle. Now add the onions and give it a stir.  When onions appear translucent, add some chicken stock or water and let cook a bit more.  When onions are cooked thoroughly, add the boiled veggies.  Remember do not add too much stock/water from the boiled veggies because feeding a water soup to a toddler is painful!! Give it a good stir and let it come a quick boil.  Add garlic powder and italian seasonings. Add a pinch of turmeric and black pepper.  Stir well.  Let cool a bit.

Now blend it to a thick soupy paste using a food processor. Serve in a bowl.  Add shredded cheese and stir well. 

Caution: Remember, melted cheese is sticky and hot and could scald your toddler's mouth. Careful!!