Experiments in the kitchen - vegetable soup

When suffering with a cold, all I want to do is get something warm inside of me. And while a liquid diet (if you know what I mean ;-) ) can work wonders, a healthier option is some soup.

Here is my version of a quick-fix vegetable soup.

Ingredients:

• 1 potato, boiled and mashed
• 1-2 onions, chopped coarsely
• 7-8 cloves of garlic, finely chopped 
• ginger, finely chopped
• 1-2 green chilies, finely chopped
• 1 carrot, chopped
• 4-5 french beans, sliced
• 1/2 tsp olive oil or butter (the butter is more yummy!)
• 2 pods of cardamom
• 3-4 cloves
• 1-2 cinnamon stick
• 7-8 whole peppercorn
• 2 cups of milk
• Salt and pepper -to taste

1. Heat a pan, and add the olive oil/butter. Ensure the wok is completely coated with it. 
2. Now add the onions, ginger and garlic. Cook till light brown and slightly translucent.
3. Add the spices and roast for a minute. 
4. Add the green chilies and vegetables. Saute lightly. 
5. After the veggies are half-done, add the milk, stirring continuously.
6. Add salt and pepper, cover with lid and let it rest for a minute or two. Serve.

Hope you enjoy it as much as I did!