Bowl of COMFORT

SOUPS ARE WINTER. IF YOU ARE CRAVING A BOWL THIS SEASON, HERE'S OUR ROUNDUP OF WARM AND HEARTY RECIPES FOR THE COLD WEATHER QUINTESSENTIALLY

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THE LIST OF WINTER FAVOURITES runs long, but at the very top sits soup. There's no greater sign that the cold season has arrived than when you begin craving a big bowl of hot and delicious soup to keep yourself warm.

Since soups are usually made with nutrient-dense veggies or meat broth, a bowlful often ensures that the usual symptoms of winter-decreased metabolism, low immunity and dip in energy levels are kept at bay. Moreover, loaded with sodium, especially if it is broth-based, soups help retain the water in our body, making sure that we remain hydrated through a season when we tend to drink less water.

Here are six flavourful recipes from some of the best eateries in India to get your winter started on a warm, healthy and delicious note.

Pondicherry BOUILLABAISSE

This hearty creation features seafood, shellfish, olive oil, tomatoes, and saffron. While being truly sublime, it is rich in vital omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin D-winter essentials fortifying immunity and uplifting your mood.

INGREDIENTS FOR FISH STOCK

• 50 gm onion

• 25 gm carrot 

• 20 gm celery 

• 20 gm leeks 

• 5 gm thyme

• Finely chopped garlic

• 20 gm tomato paste

• 200 gm red mullet

• 300 gm red snapper fish 

• 200 gm pink perch

• 1 sand lobster

• 1 scallop

• 50 gm squid 

• 1 tiger prawn

• 40 gm mussels 

• 40 gm clams

• 40 gm potatoes

• 40 gm fennel bulb 

• 5 gm Madras curry powder 

• 50 ml coconut milk 

• Few strands of saffron

• Salt and pepper to taste

CURRY LEAVES ROUILLE

• 1 tablespoon water

• 1 tablespoon lemon juice