Name: Ghiya Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 200 g Bottle gourd (Ghiya) (peeled and chopped); 1 piece Onion (finely chopped); 2 cloves Garlic (minced); 1 inch Ginger (grated); 500 ml Vegetable broth or water; 1 tsp Salt (to taste); 1 pinch Black pepper (freshly ground); 2 tbsp Coriander leaves (chopped for garnish)

Instructions

In a pot, heat a little water and sauté the chopped onions until translucent.
Add minced garlic and grated ginger, and sauté for another minute.
Add the chopped bottle gourd and sauté for 2-3 minutes.
Pour in the vegetable broth or water, and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and let it simmer for about 10 minutes, or until the bottle gourd is tender.
Blend the soup until smooth using a hand blender or a regular blender.
Return the soup to the pot, season with salt and black pepper, and heat through.
Serve hot, garnished with chopped coriander leaves.

Tips

Adjust the consistency of the soup by adding more water if desired.
You can add other vegetables like carrots or peas for variation.