Maya Kaimal Vegetable Tikka Masala Soup
Warm up with this nourishing Maya Kaimal Vegetable Tikka Masala Soup! A comforting, veggie-packed Indian-inspired soup made easy with simmer sauce. Vegan-friendly and endlessly customizable!
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or neutral oil for sautéing
- 1 medium yellow onion diced
- 2 medium potatoes diced (about 2 cups; Yukon Gold or red potatoes work best)
- 1 bell pepper thinly sliced (red, yellow, or orange for sweetness)
- ½ small head of green cabbage thinly sliced (about 2 cups)
- 2 cups bok choy chopped (use both stems and leaves)
- 1 jar 12.5 oz or ~370g Maya Kaimal Tikka Masala Indian Simmer Sauce
- 3 cups vegetable broth or water, for a lighter version
- 1 tablespoon date syrup or maple syrup for a substitute
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Salt to taste start with ½ teaspoon and adjust as needed
- Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes or squeeze of lemon juice for serving
Instructions
- Step 1: Sauté the Aromatics
- In a large soup pot, heat a splash of oil over medium heat. Add chopped onions and cook until soft and translucent. Sprinkle in a bit of salt, pepper, and cumin to build the first layer of flavor.
- Step 2: Add the Potatoes and Bell Peppers
- Toss in your diced potatoes and sliced bell peppers, stirring well to coat in the spices. Let them sauté for a few minutes so the edges start to caramelize slightly — this adds depth.
- Step 3: Pour in Maya Kaimal Sauce and Stock
- Add the entire jar of Maya Kaimal Tikka Masala Sauce, followed by vegetable stock or water to loosen the mixture. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for about 15 minutes, until the potatoes are just tender.
- Step 4: Add the Cabbage and Bok Choy
- Stir in the cabbage and bok choy, letting them wilt and soften. This should only take another 5-10 minutes. The greens should be tender but still vibrant.
- Step 5: Balance with Date Syrup and Taste
- Finish the soup with a drizzle of date syrup — about a teaspoon or two — then taste and adjust for seasoning. You can add a squeeze of lemon for brightness or a dash of chili flakes for heat.