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Tofu soup - Protein packed soup

For all those who wants to make sure of their daily protein intake is taken care without adding much fats, this soup is the best option. And if you see there is no cornstarch in this recipe, which makes it free from any carbs. Tofu is the best source of protein as per many studies and it's vegan too, so this soup can be a good option for vegans, if you omit the egg whites ingredient. This is great for those who really look for a protein entry in their diet plan. Also you can see all the ingredients are very much available around and a very easy one to curb your hunger and keep you fit. I would recommend taking this soup once in a week, especially people who works out and needs energy for their muscles. One fact about protein rich diet I would like to share is, how it helps reduce weight and keeps us slim. Protein helps grow muscles, and protein uses most of its calories in its own digestion. So the end result of "calories in" minus "calories out" woul...

Spinach soup

I remember posting a spinach soup last month on my Facebook page, Happy Tummy, an Indianized version of spinach soup, and I deliberately called it palak soup, for the Indian authenticity. Why I called it Indianized version is because of the ingredients went in it. It was all Indian spices, the flavorful spicy, tangy soup, which even had a dash of chaat masala to finish off. Now you know no more to explain why it's Indian origin, and of course made by this desi ladki :D This time I got the best ever palak in my life. The leaves were so large and spotless, it looked like artificial spinach. Spinach is a rich source of iron and you can get iron from a low calorie meal is something so satisfying and guilt free. My mom use to tell me always to have leafy vegetables growing up, when I was not a good fan of it. But now I realized the real power of all those foods, and somehow I m feeling everything healthy as tasty now a days. Seems my mind started accepting what she really wants ...