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Monsoon is here and so is the urge to indulge in comforting soups in stews. When it's pouring cats and dogs outside, you want to snuggle in a blanket and enjoy a hot bowl of vegetables and meat. Not only does it offer comfort, but it also helps you feel warm, satisfies your hunger, and prevents you from spending hours in the kitchen to cook something elaborate.
You can also enjoy soups and stews with stir-fried vegetables, grilled chicken, and garlic bread on the side - a complete protein and fibre-rich meal. You can cook all of this on an induction cooktop. If you have recently invested in it, these easy recipes will help you get familiar with the appliance.
Hearty Lentil and Spinach Stew
For a nourishing vegetarian stew, you can never go wrong with the combination of lentils and spinach. While lentils are rich in protein, and spinach leaves are a good source of iron. To make the soup, start by sautéing chopped onions, garlic, and carrots with cumin and coriander. Add rinsed lentils and vegetable stock, and simmer on low-temperature settings with the lid on until the lentils turn soft. Add fresh spinach leaves and cook until they are wilted. Season the stew with salt, pepper, and a squeeze of lemon juice for citrusy flavours.
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Rustic Vegetable Minestrone
This minestrone recipe is loaded with colourful vegetables and beans, which make it appealing to the eyes. The first step is to sauté onions, garlic, and diced celery in olive oil, then add chopped zucchini, carrots, and potatoes. Pour vegetable broth into the pan and a cup of diced tomatoes. Add drained beans and a handful of pasta for protein and carbs, and let them simmer on your induction cooktop until the pasta and veggies are tender. Season with salt, pepper, and Italian herbs and serve garlic bread on the side.
Moroccan Chickpea Stew
For a spiced vegetarian stew, try the recipe for Moroccan chickpea stew. Begin with sautéing chopped onions and garlic with cumin, coriander, and paprika on your Usha's induction cooktop. Stir in canned chickpeas, diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, diced carrots, and sweet potatoes. Let the ingredients simmer at 200°C until the vegetables are mushy. Stir in a handful of chopped fresh coriander for earthy notes and a squeeze of lemon juice scooping some in a spoon. This fragrant stew goes well with warm flatbread.
Thai Coconut Chicken Soup (Tom Kha Gai)
Bring exotic comfort to your kitchen with this popular Thai soup. Heat a pan on your induction, and simmer chicken broth with sliced galangal, lemongrass, and kaffir lime leaves until the concoction is aromatic. Add thinly sliced chicken and mushrooms. Once the meat is cooked through, pour coconut milk and season the ingredients with fish sauce and a hint of sugar. Finish the soup with a squeeze of lime juice and fresh cilantro. This soup is a balance of creamy, tangy, and spicy notes warming you from the inside out.
Classic Chicken Noodle Soup
A bowl of classic chicken noodle soup never fails to impress your taste buds, irrespective of the weather. On Usha's induction, sauté onions, garlic, carrots, and celery in a large flat-bottom pot. Add diced chicken breast and cook until the meat is lightly browned and slightly crispy. Pour in chicken broth, season the blend with thyme, salt, and pepper, and bring to a simmer. Toss in egg noodles and cook until tender. Finish with a sprinkle of fresh parsley. This soup warms the soul and soothes sniffles on chilly nights.
Creamy Tomato Basil Soup
Induction cooktops are perfect for making this creamy tomato basil soup without burning the bottom of your vessel. The process starts by sautéing aromatics, like onions and garlic, in butter, then adding canned or freshly chopped tomatoes. Let the ingredients cook, then pour in vegetable or chicken broth and a splash of cream. After simmering for 5 minutes, blend the mixture until you have a silky smooth paste. Stir in fresh basil leaves and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper. Serve hot with grilled cheese sandwiches for the ultimate comfort meal.
