Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Cabbage, chopped | 600 g | Sweet, Astringent · Cooling |
 Carrot, diced | 160 g | Sweet, Bitter · Heating |
 Coriander seeds | 4 g | Astringent, Bitter, Sweet · Cooling |
 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 cabbage and diced carrot into even pieces.
- Warm the olive oil; bloom the cumin and soften the coriander seeds.
- 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 part 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)
Cabbage Cumin 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 Cabbage Cumin Soup
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (509g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 19 kcal | 95 kcal |
| Protein | 0.5 g | 2.5 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 2.6 g | 13.4 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.1 g | 5.4 g |
| Total Sugars | 1.3 g | 6.7 g |
| Total Fat | 0.9 g | 4.6 g |
| Calcium | 19.0 mg | 97.0 mg |
| Iron | 0.30 mg | 1.51 mg |
| Magnesium | 6.3 mg | 32.0 mg |
| Phosphorus | 11.9 mg | 60.8 mg |
| Potassium | 80 mg | 409 mg |
| Sodium | 109 mg | 553 mg |
| Zinc | 0.09 mg | 0.48 mg |
| Copper | 0.02 mg | 0.09 mg |
| Manganese | 0.07 mg | 0.34 mg |
| Selenium | 0.2 µg | 0.8 µg |
| Vitamin C | 11.3 mg | 57.5 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 67.1 µg | 342.0 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.23 mg | 1.19 mg |
| Vitamin K | 23.9 µg | 121.7 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.02 mg | 0.12 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.02 mg | 0.09 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.16 mg | 0.80 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.05 mg | 0.24 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 14.2 µg | 72.2 µg |
| Choline | 3.9 mg | 19.8 mg |
