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Aloo gobi soup recipe

Aloo gobi soup recipe

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Inspired by the classic Indian combination of potato and cauliflower (aloo gobi), this healthy, hearty soup topped with crispy fried potatoes makes a budget-friendly dish you'll love. Cumin, chilli, ginger and turmeric all go into this spiced soup for deliciously fragrant results. See method

  • Serves 4
  • 20 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook
  • 174 calories / serving
  • Freezable
  • Healthy
  • Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 2 Maris Piper potatoes (about 200g), peeled and cut into cubes
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • ½ head of cauliflower (about 200g), roughly chopped into small florets
  • 3 garlic cloves, sliced
  • ½ red chilli, deseeded and finely chopped
  • 5cm piece ginger, peeled and grated
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp ground turmeric
  • 1 tbsp tomato purée
  • 400g tin chopped tomatoes
  • 1 vegetable stock cube, made up with 500ml hot water
  • 100g Greek-style yogurt
  • 1 tsp nigella seeds
  • handful fresh coriander, finely chopped
If you haven't got any Maris Pipers, try using King Edward potatoes

Each serving contains

  • Energy

    725kj
    174kcal     9%

  • Fat

    9g 13%

  • Saturates

    3g 14%

  • Sugars

    8g 9%

  • Salt

    1.6g 26%

of the reference intake
Carbohydrate 18.8g Protein 5.5g Fibre 3.6g

Method

  1. Bring a saucepan of water to the boil; add the potatoes. Simmer for 8 mins until just soft. Drain; set aside.
  2. Meanwhile, heat half the oil in a large, heavy-based pan over a medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 3-4 mins until it begins to soften. Stir in the cauliflower, garlic, chilli and ginger, cook for 1 min, then add the ground cumin and turmeric. Fry for 2 mins, then cover and reduce the heat to low. Cook for 5-6 mins until soft.
  3. Remove the lid and stir in the tomato purée and chopped tomatoes. Bubble over a medium heat for 6-8 mins until thickened. Stir in the stock and half the cooked potatoes. Remove from the heat and blitz with a stick blender until smooth. Stir through the yogurt and return the pan to a low heat. Season.
  4. Meanwhile, heat the remaining oil in a small frying pan over a high heat.Add the reserved potatoes and fry for 4-6 mins, turning frequently, until golden and crispy. Remove from the pan with a slotted spoon and set aside to drain on kitchen paper. Serve the soup in bowls, scattered with the potatoes and topped with the nigella seeds and coriander.

Tip: Use fresh stock or vegetable stock pots instead of cubes to make this soup gluten-free.

Freezing and defrosting guidelines (freeze without topping)

In order to enjoy optimum flavour and quality, frozen items are best used within 3 months of their freezing date. For more tips on freezing and defrosting food, read our article Love Your Freezer.

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