Mild Egg and Spinach Soup for Seniors
PakistaniSeniorsDesi eggsEasy
A light, mild spinach soup with soft egg ribbons — gentle, iron-rich and easy to swallow, ideal for a senior lunch or supper.
Prep time10 min
Cook time12 min
Total time22 min
Servings2
Ingredients
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup spinach (palak), washed and finely chopped
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3 cups water
- 1 tsp oil or butter
- A pinch of cumin powder
Method
- Heat oil in a pan, add the onion and cook until soft.
- Add the spinach, salt, cumin powder and water. Cover and cook for 8–10 minutes until the spinach is very soft.
- Mash the spinach lightly in the pan for a smooth soup.
- Drizzle in the beaten egg while stirring gently.
- Cook for 2 more minutes until the egg ribbons are set and serve warm.
Nutrition — estimated per serving
Calories (estimate)140 kcal
Protein (estimate)10 g
Fat (estimate)6 g
Carbs (estimate)7 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
Chop the spinach finely so the soup is smooth and easy to swallow. Food safety: cook the egg until fully set. Allergens: contains egg. Substitute: use methi or sarson leaves instead of spinach, or add a spoon of dahi at the end for extra softness. Nutrition values are estimates based on standard per-egg values.