Mild Egg and Lauki Soup for Seniors
PakistaniSeniorsDesi eggsEasy
A light, mild lauki soup with ribbons of egg — soft, hydrating and very easy to digest, ideal for a gentle lunch or dinner.
Prep time10 min
Cook time15 min
Total time25 min
Servings2
Ingredients
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup lauki (bottle gourd), peeled and diced small
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3 cups water
- 1 tsp oil
- Fresh coriander for garnish
Method
- Heat oil in a pan and fry the cumin seeds for 30 seconds, then add the onion and cook until soft.
- Add the diced lauki, salt and water. Cover and cook for 12 minutes until the lauki is very soft.
- Mash the lauki lightly with a spoon for a smooth, soft soup.
- Drizzle the beaten egg in a thin stream while stirring gently.
- Cook for 2 more minutes until the egg ribbons are set. Garnish with coriander and serve warm.
Nutrition — estimated per serving
Calories (estimate)150 kcal
Protein (estimate)9 g
Fat (estimate)6 g
Carbs (estimate)10 g
Nutrition values are estimates based on standard per-egg values (about 72 kcal, 6.3 g protein, 4.8 g fat, 0.4 g carbs per large egg).
Tips, food safety & substitutions
Dice the lauki small so it softens quickly and evenly. Food safety: cook the egg ribbons until fully set. Allergens: contains egg. Substitute: use tori or kaddu instead of lauki, or add a spoon of dahi at the end for extra softness. Nutrition values are estimates based on standard per-egg values.