Vegetable & Flaxseed Soup — Omega-3 Rich Bowl

The mise en place.

• ▢2 cups mixed vegetables (carrot, beans, peas, capsicum, cauliflower), chopped
• ▢1 medium onion, chopped
• ▢2 cloves garlic, minced
• ▢1 medium tomato, chopped
• ▢2 tbsp ground flaxseed
• ▢4 cups low-sodium vegetable stock or water
• ▢1 tsp olive oil
• ▢1/2 tsp cumin seeds
• ▢1/2 tsp turmeric powder
• ▢1/2 tsp black pepper
• ▢Salt to taste
• ▢Fresh coriander for garnish
• ▢1 tsp lemon juice

Step, by step.

1. 1

   Heat olive oil in a pot. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.

2. 2

   Add onion and garlic. Sauté until soft (3-4 min).

3. 3

   Add tomato and turmeric. Cook for 2-3 minutes until tomato softens.

4. 4

   Add mixed vegetables. Stir-fry for 5 minutes.

5. 5

   Add vegetable stock and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes until vegetables are tender.

6. 6

   Stir in ground flaxseed (add at the end to preserve omega-3).

7. 7

   Season with salt and black pepper.

8. 8

   Garnish with fresh coriander and a squeeze of lemon. Serve hot.