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    Recipe Index » Soups » Lauki soup recipe (Bottle gourd soup)

    Lauki soup recipe (Bottle gourd soup)

    Published: Jan 26, 2016 · Last Modified: Apr 14, 2020 by Kanan Patel / 10 Comments

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    Lauki soup recipe or Bottle gourd soup - Quick, healthy yet delicious soup recipe made with very minimal ingredients.

    Lauki soup recipe | Bottle gourd soup | how to make lauki soup

    I know lauki is not favorite vegetable for many. So when you heard the name lauki soup, you may not want to give it a try in your kitchen. But let me clear it, this soup tastes really good with very less spices added. Trust me and give it a shot.

    Addition of coriander sprigs really adds good flavor to the soup. Please do not skip it. Also sauteeing coriander seeds at the beginning also adds more flavor.

    This is healthy soup recipe as we are not adding any cream, butter or potato to make it creamy soup. Also this is very light on stomach.

    Check out other soup recipes
    Sweet corn soup  //  Mixed veg soup  //  Tomato soup  //  Roasted red pepper soup


    How to make lauki soup (Step by Step Recipe with Photos):


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    1) Heat the olive oil in a pressure cooker on medium heat. Once hot add cumin seeds and coriander seeds. Saute for a minute, you will notice they are getting light brown color.

    2) Now add onions and garlic. Add salt.
    Lauki soup recipe | Bottle gourd soup | how to make lauki soup

    3) Cook till onions are translucent and pink.

    4) Now add whole wheat flour.
    Lauki soup recipe | Bottle gourd soup | how to make lauki soup

    5) Mix and cook for a minute with stirring constantly.

    6) Now add chopped lauki.
    Lauki soup recipe | Bottle gourd soup | how to make lauki soup

    7) Add water or vegetable broth whichever you are using. I have used water.

    8) Also add coriander sprigs.
    Lauki soup recipe | Bottle gourd soup | how to make lauki soup

    9) Cover the pressure cooker with lid, put the weight on. Cook it for 2-3 whistles. Let the pressure go down by itself then open the lid. Lauki is cooked and really soft.

    10) Now using hand blender, make smooth puree. If using blender or mixer, strain the liquid and grind the cooked lauki mixture into smooth paste. Pour back into the cooker with strained liquid.

    Lauki soup recipe | Bottle gourd soup | how to make lauki soup

    11) Check the soup consistency. If needed, add more stock or water. It was fine for me.

    12) Add freshly crushed black pepper.
    Lauki soup recipe | Bottle gourd soup | how to make lauki soup

    13) Also add garam masala.

    14) Stir well. If needed bring the soup to a boil.
    Lauki soup recipe | Bottle gourd soup | how to make lauki soup

    Serve this flavorful lauki soup hot or warm.

    NOTE: This can be made in pot/pan instead of pressure cooker. After adding water or broth let it simmer till bottle gourd is soft and tender (about 15-20 minutes). Then make smooth puree. You may/may not need to add little extra water or broth/stock

    Serving suggestion: Serve this bottle gourd soup with a piece of bread or baguette to make a light meal. The smaller portion can be served as a starter with few croutons.

    Lauki soup recipe | Bottle gourd soup | how to make lauki soup

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    Lauki soup recipe | Bottle gourd soup | how to make lauki soup
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    Lauki soup recipe (Bottle gourd soup recipe)

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    US measuring cups are used (1 cup = 240 ml)
    Author: Kanan
    Course: Soup
    Cuisine: Indian
    Calories: 97kcal
    Servings 2 servings
    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Cook Time 15 minutes
    Total Time 25 minutes
    US measuring cups are used (1 cup = 240 ml) See details

    Ingredients  

    • 1 tablespoon Olive oil
    • ½ teaspoon Cumin seeds
    • ½ teaspoon Coriander seeds (sabut dhaniya)
    • ⅓ cup Red onion chopped
    • 1 large clove Garlic
    • 1 tablespoon Whole wheat flour (Chapati atta) or all purpose flour
    • ½ of medium or 2 cups Lauki (bottle gourd or dudhi) peeled and cubed
    • 1 ½ cups Vegetable stock or water
    • ¼ cup Cilantro or coriander leaves
    • Salt to taste
    • ¼ teaspoon Black pepper powder
    • ¼ teaspoon Garam masala

    Instructions 

    Making lauki soup recipe:

    • Heat the olive oil in a pressure cooker on medium heat.
    • Once hot add cumin seeds and coriander seeds. Saute for a minute.
    • Now add onions and garlic. Add salt. Cook till onions are translucent and pink.
    • Now add whole wheat flour. Mix and cook for a minute with stirring constantly.
    • Now add chopped lauki.
    • Add water or vegetable broth whichever you are using. I have used water.
    • Also add coriander sprigs. Cover the pressure cooker with lid, put the weight on.
    • Cook it for 2-3 whistles.
    • Let the pressure go down by itself then open the lid.
    • Now using hand blender, make smooth puree. If using blender or mixer,
    • Pour back into the cooker.
    • Check the soup consistency. If needed, add more stock or water.
    • Add freshly crushed black pepper and garam masala.
    • Stir well. If needed bring the soup to a boil.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 97kcal | Carbohydrates: 7.6g | Protein: 0.7g | Fat: 7.3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 1023mg | Potassium: 65mg | Fiber: 1.2g | Sugar: 3.1g
    *Nutrition information is a rough estimate for 1 serving
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    Comments

    1. Neelesh

      December 01, 2020 at 8:36 am

      I don't like soup too much while my mom loves it. I made this for her and we both liked it. I like the coriander seed flavor in this. Kanan, I can't tell you how many recipes of yours I have tried and they turned out to be amazing! In fact, my mom even started to ask me for recipes! But overall, excellent! I have yet to see Turia, Aloo Baingain, Kathal, and Kantola recipes yet on the blog. Have you also tried making Tindora Rice or Karela Rice? I recommend it. 🙂4 stars

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      • Kanan Patel

        December 08, 2020 at 10:54 am

        Very glad that you are enjoying the recipes.
        Yes, I have those veggie recipes in my to do list. I will try making karela rice, thank you for your recommendation.

        Reply
    2. Arshad

      August 16, 2017 at 2:01 pm

      This was really excellent. It does need a fairly good amount of salt. And don't skip the garam masala powder... it really brings out the flavor. As a soup it was delicious but I am sure it would taste great as a light curry with some brown rice. Thanks for the recipe Kansan. I can't wait to have the leftovers.5 stars

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      • Kanan

        August 23, 2017 at 12:48 pm

        happy to know that you liked it. I am sure it will be good with rice

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    3. roopali

      January 05, 2017 at 6:15 am

      tried this soup & it tasted really yummy...made it without the wheat & it tasted creamy & good still. Thank you fr sharing the recipe5 stars

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      • Kanan

        January 05, 2017 at 12:39 pm

        Good to know that you liked this soup

        Reply
    4. Vipasha

      September 19, 2016 at 7:44 am

      Hi Kanan,i followed ur soup recipe and result was surprising. It was so yummy that my daughter asked for it again. We have many bottle guards in our kitchen garden and we're confused that how to use them again and again in our food. I'm an arthritis patient and it is also very healthy for me. Thanks.Now I want to know about cabbage and carrot soup.

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      • Kanan

        September 19, 2016 at 10:24 am

        Glad to know that soup came out good.
        I have shared carrot tomato soup. https://www.spiceupthecurry.com/carrot-and-tomato-soup/
        I have added cabbage soup in my to do list

        Reply
    5. Nirav

      January 27, 2016 at 10:48 am

      unique combination using bottle gourd and turning in to soup. I am impressed and will try it out soon.
      if it's possible can you post recipe for manchow soup?

      thanks.

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      • Kanan

        January 28, 2016 at 5:12 pm

        Thanks Nirav. Oh yes, I have already planned to make it this weekend. Will share it soon.

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