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

Instructions

In a pot, heat a little water or broth and sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic until they are soft.
Add the chopped lauki and sauté for another 2-3 minutes.
Pour in the vegetable broth or water, and bring it to a boil.
Reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 10 minutes, or until the lauki is tender.
Blend the soup until smooth using an immersion 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

You can add other vegetables like carrots or peas for added nutrition.
Adjust the consistency by adding more or less water based on your preference.