Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Radish, sliced | 360 g | Pungent · Heating |
 Spinach, chopped | 300 g | Astringent, Sweet · Cooling |
 Potato, diced | 120 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 sliced radish and chopped spinach 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 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)
Radish Spinach 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 Radish Spinach Soup
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (518g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 18 kcal | 95 kcal |
| Protein | 0.7 g | 3.6 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 2.2 g | 11.6 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.8 g | 3.9 g |
| Total Sugars | 0.4 g | 2.3 g |
| Total Fat | 0.9 g | 4.6 g |
| Calcium | 23.8 mg | 123.3 mg |
| Iron | 0.65 mg | 3.39 mg |
| Magnesium | 16.1 mg | 83.3 mg |
| Phosphorus | 15.1 mg | 78.2 mg |
| Potassium | 153 mg | 794 mg |
| Sodium | 115 mg | 597 mg |
| Zinc | 0.17 mg | 0.86 mg |
| Copper | 0.04 mg | 0.22 mg |
| Manganese | 0.16 mg | 0.81 mg |
| Selenium | 0.3 µg | 1.5 µg |
| Vitamin C | 8.9 mg | 46.3 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 71.7 µg | 371.2 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.46 mg | 2.37 mg |
| Vitamin K | 85.0 µg | 440.2 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.02 mg | 0.10 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.04 mg | 0.19 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.23 mg | 1.18 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06 mg | 0.31 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 34.6 µg | 179.4 µg |
| Choline | 4.8 mg | 24.7 mg |
