Moringa Soup: 7 Health Benefits And 5-Step Easy Recipe

Moringa oleifera, often referred to as the ‘miracle tree’, justifies its name with the host of health benefits it offers. People have used moringa for centuries due to its advantages like wound healing, managing blood glucose, and more. If you are looking for ways to incorporate moringa into your everyday diet, then moringa soup is a comforting and delicious option. Easy to digest and highly nutritious, when consumed on a daily basis, moringa soup can offer loads of health benefits. Let us have a look at its recipe and benefits for health.

Health Benefits Of Moringas Soup

• Protects & nourishes skin and hair
• Protects the liver
• Aids stomach ailments
• Fights foodborne bacterial infections
• Treats diabetes
• Treats asthma
• Reduces high blood pressure

Ingredients For Moringa Soup

• 2 cups Drumsticks/Moringa Stalks cut into 2 inch pieces
• 2 teaspoons ghee/oil
• ½ teaspoon cumin seeds
• ¼ to ½ teaspoon black pepper powder
• 1 chopped tomato
• 1 inch sliced ginger
• ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
• Salt to taste
• Chopped coriander leaves/moringa leaves
• ¼ cup Indian small gooseberries (Optional)

Moringa Soup Recipe

1. Start by washing and cutting fresh drumsticks into 2-inch pieces. Then, chop up some tomatoes and cut a piece of ginger into big chunks.
2. Add 2 cups of moringa stalks, ¼ cup of gooseberries, 1 chopped tomato, and a small piece of ginger to a pressure cooker. Pour in enough water to cover everything. Cook for 4 whistles or 5 minutes on low heat after the first whistle. If you're using an Instant Pot, cook on high pressure for 3 minutes, then let the pressure release naturally.
3. Once the pressure has dropped, open the cooker and carefully pour the cooked ingredients into a saucepan through a sieve. Use a ladle or big spoon to mash everything in the sieve, squeezing out as much pulp as possible. If needed, add a little water to help get all the pulp through the sieve.
4. Add salt to taste and half a teaspoon of turmeric to the moringa broth, stirring well to combine. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for just 2-3 minutes. Now it's time for tempering!
5. In a small pan, heat 2 teaspoons of ghee/oil over medium heat. Add half a teaspoon of cumin seeds and half a teaspoon of black pepper powder. As soon as the spices start to sizzle, carefully pour the mixture into the hot soup.
6. Finish the soup with a sprinkle of freshly chopped cilantro or, if you have them, some fresh moringa leaves. Serve the soup steaming hot, and add a squeeze of lemon or lime juice.

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