Green soup with sesame oil

Green soup with sesame oil is a true superfood for the human body, especially in spring when it needs vitamins and minerals the most. The base of this dish is seasonal greens such as dill, parsley, cilantro, wild garlic, and more. Optionally, you can add young dandelion leaves, green onions, garlic shoots, and other fresh herbs.

Cooking this soup with sesame oil gives it a rich aroma, a slightly spicy flavor, and makes it incredibly healthy. Sesame seeds (both black and white) and sesame oil are extremely rich in calcium and potassium — essential minerals for strong bones, cartilage, hair, nails, and teeth. They also contain sesamol, a unique antioxidant that protects the body from free radicals and slows down aging processes.

CraftOil offers fresh black and white sesame oil, cold-pressed on certified equipment on the day of your order. This is a «live», 100% natural product with a unique taste, aroma, and powerful health benefits.

In addition, the CraftOil catalog includes eco-friendly sesame seeds and sesame flour made from defatted seed cake using a stainless steel mill. This dietary product is rich in minerals, fiber, and other nutrients essential for the proper functioning of all body systems.

Ingredients (for 4 servings)

For prepare you will need:

• 500 ml water or vegetable broth;
• 300 g fresh greens (optionally including nettle);
• 1 large onion;
• 4 medium potatoes;
• 1 carrot;
• 2 garlic cloves;
• 10–12 green onion stalks;
• 2 tbsp sesame oil;
• 1 tsp salt;
• ½ tsp red pepper;

Step-by-step preparation

Peel and wash the potatoes and carrot. Dice them and boil in salted water or broth for 10–15 minutes until almost tender. Peel, wash, and chop the onion and garlic. Sauté them in sesame oil for about 20 minutes until golden.

Rinse the nettle under running water, then pour boiling water over it and finely chop. Wash and chop the green onions and other herbs as desired. Add the sautéed mixture to the pot with vegetables, then add the greens and red pepper.

Stir well and simmer on medium heat for another 15 minutes. Serve hot.

Notes:

This soup is traditionally served with sour cream or homemade mayonnaise. For a more filling meal, add half of a soft- or hard-boiled egg to each serving. This is a light, dietary dish, perfect for those looking to lose weight in a healthy way.

You can substitute sesame oil with corn, sunflower, camelina, or other oils if desired. These, as well as other oils and ground red pepper, are always available to order at CraftOil.