Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Broccoli florets | 620 g | Bitter, Astringent, Sweet · Cooling |
 Fresh dill | 22 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 broccoli florets into even pieces.
- Warm the olive oil; bloom the cumin and soften the fresh dill.
- 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)
Broccoli Dill 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 Broccoli Dill Soup
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (479g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 19 kcal | 93 kcal |
| Protein | 1.0 g | 4.7 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 2.3 g | 11.0 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.9 g | 4.2 g |
| Total Sugars | 0.6 g | 2.7 g |
| Total Fat | 1.0 g | 4.8 g |
| Calcium | 21.1 mg | 101.0 mg |
| Iron | 0.42 mg | 2.02 mg |
| Magnesium | 8.7 mg | 41.5 mg |
| Phosphorus | 22.9 mg | 109.7 mg |
| Potassium | 114 mg | 544 mg |
| Sodium | 115 mg | 553 mg |
| Zinc | 0.16 mg | 0.75 mg |
| Copper | 0.03 mg | 0.12 mg |
| Manganese | 0.09 mg | 0.42 mg |
| Selenium | 0.8 µg | 3.9 µg |
| Vitamin C | 29.9 mg | 143.0 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 14.6 µg | 69.8 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.46 mg | 2.19 mg |
| Vitamin K | 33.4 µg | 159.9 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.02 mg | 0.12 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.04 mg | 0.20 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.23 mg | 1.11 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06 mg | 0.28 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 22.1 µg | 106.0 µg |
| Choline | 6.1 mg | 29.2 mg |
