Its chilly outside and I hustle to get home after having lots of meeting, chuck my bags and rush to get a cup of impetuous tea. Long tiring day and I want something yummy for dinner but at the same time I don’t have the energy to cook something fancy.

Sometimes I love the winters in Delhi. Everywhere, there is the enthralling smell of roasting peanuts. It is also a time when Delhi pulsates with the vivacity of Christmas and New Year. Trimmed Christmas trees, swinging bells and their euphonic chimes make for a dazzling day, and in the evening, when the streets and malls are decorated with lights, it surely creates an notable sight but the traffic kills you!! Anyhow a big bowl of soup is what came to my mind.

And this is how I went about it:

For Stock:

One lemon grass-1
Lemon-1/2
Ginger- approx 50 Gms
Kaffir lime leaves-2/3
Some Thai basil
Dry red chilli-2/3
Couple of pink pepper corns and black pepper

Add all these in a big pot of boiling water. And simmer for about 30-45 mins.
The stock will have the most amazing flavour you could imagine.

For the soup:

2 bok choy
1 red pepper sliced
2-3 leaves of Thai basil
1 box of mushroom
1 carrot sliced
1 small broccoli
1 box of extra firm silken tofu
2 tsp of chilli paste
2 tsp lemon juice
Coriander and ginger for garnish.
Salt and some sugar to taste

It can’t get easier than this recipe.
Julienne everything and once the stock is ready just add stock to a bowl of vegetables.
I don’t cook any of these vegetables coz I like that crunch factor in it. Serve in a bowl with fresh coriander and ginger sprinkled over. Enjoy!! This soup is just wonderful as it has a potent combination of herbs and spice and just smells wonderful.
Easy on the stomach and works as an immunity booster and helps fight the cold!