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Oats Soup
Serves 4
15 mins
98 Kcal
Oats soup is a very nourishing, wholesome, full and heavy dish combining the wholesome goodness of oats with the luscious flavours of vegetables and spices. This oats soup recipe will be helpful for people seeking a healthy, comforting meal that is easy to prepare but delicious. To make the recipe for oats soup, start by dry roasting the oats until they turn out lightly golden and enhance the nutty flavours of the oats. Brown chopped onions, garlic, and ginger in olive oil or butter until aromatic. Then, add finely chopped vegetables such as carrots, beans, and celery to infuse the flavours and nutrients into the ingredients. When done when the vegetables are tender, mix the roasted oats. Then, it is seasoned with salt, pepper, and other spices including cumin or mixed herbs. Then, the mixture is lightly brought to a boil and simmered until the oats and vegetables are cooked well and the soup reaches the right consistency. The soup can be pureed partially for complete smoothness. It is best garnished with fresh coriander, a dash of lemon juice, or dollops of cream for added richness. This recipe for oats soup is easy to make and adaptable; hence, it is ideal for Weight Watchers and those who want to increase fibre intake. Whether as a light lunch or a warm dinner, oat soup is a filling, healthy option that nourishes the body with delight to the palate.
Ingredients required for Oats Soup
- 1/2 cup oats (rolled)
- 1 tbsp olive oil or butter
- 1 clove garlic
- ¼ inch piece ginger
- 1/2 onion
- ¼ cup carrot
- To taste salt
Cooking steps for Oats Soup
- 1Start by dry roasting half a cup of rolled oats in a pan over low heat till they get light brown and nutty smell. The process above helps to flavour, remove excess stickiness from oats due to the effect of cooking, and so on. Then leave the roasted oats to rest for some time.
- 2Chop to small pieces of all the vegetables desired.
- 3Prepare them that way so they'll cook faster with a uniform texture.
- 4Take two cloves of garlic, and a small piece of ginger and chop that as well. Chop half of the onion; this is what gives the soup that depth, that aroma, and that everything tastes good.
- 5Heat a Tbsp of olive oil or butter in a deep pot. Saute minced garlic, ginger, and onions until they become translucent and fragrant.
- 6Add the chopped vegetables to the pot and cook for a few minutes, stirring them often to allow them to slightly soften along with generating that aromatic base flavour.
- 7Add the roasted oats into the pot and stir them very well to coat them with the flavours. Pour in three cups of vegetable stock or water and boil.
- 8Season with salt, freshly ground black pepper, and a pinch of cumin or mixed herbs for depth of flavour.
- 9Simmer over low heat for approximately 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally until oats are soft and tender, vegetables completely cooked, and soup rather thickened to your liking.
- 10Stir in some of the puree and return this to the pot, or leave it be for a coarser texture.
- 11Serve hot, finished with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice, and with seasoning rechecked as needed.
- 12Add some fresh coriander leaves, chilli flakes or a swirl of cream before it's served. This hearty oats soup is just the perfect accompaniment to a light lunch or a warm dinner- a comfortably nice balance between nutrition and taste in every spoonful.
FAQs
Can I make oats soup without vegetable stock?
Even oats soup can be made with plain water and no vegetable stock. Flavour often intensifies when the aromatic ingredients like garlic, ginger, and onions are layered accurately and then saut ed, and when used with seasonings, black pepper, cumin powder or a mix of herbs, and carrots, celery, and beans give the natural flavour pretty mouthwatering, even without stock.
How can I make oats soup gluten-free or vegan?
This oat soup is gluten-free automatically if you are using certified gluten-free oats. To make it vegan-friendly, skip butter or cream and use olive or coconut oil, or even go for a milk base that thickens better with almond or coconut milk. Also, you can make use of vegan and gluten-free additives-for example, vegetable stock.
How do I store and reheat oats soup?
Oats soup can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days. As oats thicken quickly, when warming them up, add some water or stock to dilute them. Warm the soup slowly over low heat on the stovetop or microwave, stirring frequently until warm. Do not freeze, as it changes the texture of the oats.
