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Roasted ridge gourd and tomato soup is most flavourful that has spices, garlic and dill leaves which adds mild flavour to the soup. Lentils make the soup thick, creamy and velvety without adding any cream. Roasted gourd, tomatoes and onions gives rich and unique taste.

Serve this soup with a slice of grilled bread or croutons. Ridge gourd not only adds taste to the soup, it is also packed with a bundle of healthy and nutritious elements.

Health Benefits:

Ridge gourd also known as luffa as it is used as a loofah or bath sponge when it matures and its flesh and seeds are removed. It is also green in color and gets its name from the ridges on its body.

Ridge gourd contains a good amount of vitamins and minerals apart from a high quantity of dietary fiber and low quantity of fats and cholesterol. It is good for the digestive system and is also known to purify blood. It can also provide a cure for various diseases like eczema, piles and psoriasis.

Yields: 4-6 servings
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Baking time: 15-20 minutes OR Cooking time: 10 minutes for Ridge gourd
Cooking time for soup: 15 minutes

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