Mixed Vegetable Soup - Jean

Recipe by Jean Pereira












Ingredients:
1 large white onion (diced)
1 tomato (chopped)
4 cloves garlic (finely chopped)
2" ginger (finely chopped)
1 leek (sliced)
2 cups cabbage (sliced)
2 potatoes (small cubes)
1 small capsicum (chopped)
200 gms ladies finger / okra (finely sliced)
2 tbsp tomato paste
2 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper powder
2 tbsp bafat powder
1 tsp chili flakes
1 tbsp corn starch
2 Maggi chicken cubes (dissolved in 3 cups hot water)
3 tbsp oil
vinegar to taste

Steps:

  1. In a vessel, heat oil. 
  2. Add the ginger and garlic and fry for 1 minute.
  3. Add the onions and fry for 2 minutes.
  4. Add the tomatoes and fry for 2 minutes. Keep stirring. 
  5. Add the vegetables and the chicken stock. Mix well. 
  6. Add salt, vinegar, chili flakes and corn starch. Add additional hot water if required.
  7. Cook covered on low heat for 40-45 minutes. 
  8. ENJOY!
Notes:
  • This dish can be made with vegetables of your choice. 
  • You can add beans, carrots, sweet potatoes, chickpeas, corn, peas etc and can skip vegetables from the ones added here as well. 
  • If desired, you can add coconut milk or cooking cream when it's almost done and give it one last boil.