Soups/Starters, Salads, Soups

Tamarind Spinach Rocket Soup

Name: Tamarind Spinach Rocket Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 7 servings
Ingredients: 1 pack spinach; 1/2 cup rocket arugula; 6 cups vegetable stock; 1 teaspoon turmeric; 1 tablespoon salt; 1 teaspoon pepper; 1 tablespoon sesame oil; 4 cups tamarind juice : (ingredients below); 1/2 cup tamarind paste; 1 teaspoon cumin powder; 1 tablespoon chunky chat spice mix

By Dada Shivananda

This soup is unique because it offers a nice tangy, almost sour flavor from tamarind. In Southeast Asia, sour tamarind-based soups are common, such as "Cahn Chua" from Vietnam, "Sinigang" from the Philippines, and "Sayur Asem" from Indonesia. Our version is slightly thicker and vegetarianized, featuring fresh spinach and rocket (arugula), making it a refreshingly zesty option for a soup or starter.

Tamarind has a long history in Ayurvedic remedies. It is traditionally consumed in juices and soups, such as "Rasam" in southern India, believed to help neutralize heavy metals and break down kidney and gall bladder stones.

Additionally, tamarind is rich in polyphenols with strong antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, which may help prevent cancer, diabetes, and heart ailments. It is also effective in regulating blood sugar levels, making it beneficial for diabetics and those aiming to lose weight. Moreover, it provides essential nutrients like magnesium, potassium, iron, thiamin, riboflavin, and niacin.

If you are looking to add a new flavor profile to your soup menu, try this Tamarind Spinach Rocket Soup. Follow the easy recipe below.

Prep Time15 min

Cook Time35 min

Total Time50 min

Servings7