Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Artichoke hearts, chopped | 420 g | Bitter, Astringent, Sweet · Cooling |
 Leek, sliced | 220 g | Sweet, Pungent · Heating |
 Potato, diced | 160 g | Sweet, Astringent · Cooling |
 Fresh parsley | 18 g | Pungent, Bitter · Heating |
 Olive oil | 16 g | Sweet, Bitter, Astringent · Heating |
 Cumin seeds | 3 g | Pungent, Bitter · Heating |
 Rock salt | 5 g | Salty · Cooling |
| Water | 1250 g | Whole culinary ingredient |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Wash and cut the chopped artichoke hearts and sliced leek and diced potato into even pieces.
- Warm the olive oil; bloom the cumin and soften the fresh parsley.
- Add the main ingredients and water, bring to a boil, then lower to a steady simmer.
- Cook until everything is completely tender; mash or blend all of the soup to give the broth body.
- Add the rock salt, simmer for three more minutes, and serve warm.
Dosha Modifications & Seasonal Guidance
Vaidya Culinary Note (original international vegetable-soup adaptation)
Artichoke Leek Soup is a vegetable-forward soup served warm with a fully cooked texture. Vata: serve warm, cook until tender, and add a little ghee if the dish feels dry. Pitta: moderate chilies and sharp sourness, favoring coriander or fennel. Kapha: keep the portion light, reduce added fat, and favor ginger or black pepper.
USDA Nutrition Facts for Artichoke Leek Soup
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (523g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 32 kcal | 168 kcal |
| Protein | 1.0 g | 5.4 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 5.1 g | 26.8 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.5 g | 7.8 g |
| Total Sugars | 0.7 g | 3.7 g |
| Total Fat | 1.2 g | 6.1 g |
| Calcium | 20.7 mg | 108.0 mg |
| Iron | 0.70 mg | 3.68 mg |
| Magnesium | 18.4 mg | 96.3 mg |
| Phosphorus | 27.5 mg | 144.0 mg |
| Potassium | 134 mg | 700 mg |
| Sodium | 131 mg | 685 mg |
| Zinc | 0.16 mg | 0.82 mg |
| Copper | 0.08 mg | 0.40 mg |
| Manganese | 0.07 mg | 0.36 mg |
| Selenium | 0.2 µg | 1.0 µg |
| Vitamin C | 6.1 mg | 32.0 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 13.8 µg | 72.2 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.32 mg | 1.65 mg |
| Vitamin K | 23.1 µg | 120.7 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.03 mg | 0.15 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.02 mg | 0.11 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.35 mg | 1.83 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.07 mg | 0.38 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 22.1 µg | 115.7 µg |
| Choline | 9.0 mg | 47.3 mg |
