Some commonly used ingredients to thicken soups and broths include egg, rice, lentils, flour, and grains.
Ingredients
Olive oil or any oil for cooking- 2 tbsp
Onion, finely chopped – 1
Garlic, crushed- 2 flakes
Potato, diced into very small pieces- 1 small
Carrot, diced into very small pieces- 1
Celery or green French beans, finely chopped- 3-4 tbsp
Tomatoes, blanched, peeled and chopped finely- 3 medium-sized
Baked beans or rajma, boiled- 2-3 tbsp
Macaroni or any other pasta -¼ cup
Seasoning- 5 cups stock or 5 cups water mixed with 2 seasoning cubes
Salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
- To blanch the tomatoes, put them in boiling water for 3-4 mins, remove from water and peel them to remove skin. chop them finely, keep aside.
- Heat oil, add onion and garlic, stir fry till light brown.
- Add carrots and potatoes and stir fry for a min.
- Add macaroni, stir fry for 1-2 mins.
- Add celery and tomatoes, cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Add stock and baked beans.
- Give one boil. lower heat, cover and cook for 15 minutes, add salt and pepper to taste and mix well.
- Serve hot garnished with some grated cheese (optional).