Creamy Bottle Gourd Soup | Vegan Sorakkai Soup in Instant Pot
Creamy bottle gourd soup (sorakkai soup) made with edamame and coconut milk. Vegan, oil-free, gluten-free, and an easy, dump-and-go Instant Pot recipe.
Servings: 4
Calories: 206kcal
Equipment
- Instant Pot or Pressure Cooker
Ingredients
Measurement Details: 1 cup = 240ml; 1 tbsp = 15ml; 1 tsp = 5ml;
- 1 cup edamame shelled
- 5 shallots approx. 50 grams
- 3 garlic cloves approx. 15 grams
- 3 tbsp cilantro divided
- 2 green chilies
- 1 strand curry leaves approx. 15 leaves
- 500 grams bottle gourd peeled and chopped
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup coconut milk canned, full-fat
- 1.25 tsp salt or to taste
- Ground pepper optional, to taste
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients except salt, coconut milk, and 1 tbsp cilantro to the Instant Pot, one by one.
- Close the lid. Make sure the sealing ring is in place and the vent is set to sealing. Pressure cook on high for 15 minutes, then let the pressure release naturally.
- Once the pressure is gone, carefully open the lid. Let it cool for a bit.
- Use an immersion blender to blend the veggies into a smooth puree.
- Switch the Instant Pot to sauté mode. Add the coconut milk and salt, and mix gently. Simmer for 3 to 5 minutes. Once it comes to a gentle boil, turn it off.
- Optionally, add ground pepper to taste. Garnish with the remaining 1 tbsp cilantro and serve warm.
Notes
- Stovetop pressure cooker: Add all the ingredients except salt, coconut milk, and 1 tbsp cilantro. Cook for 3 whistles. Then follow the same steps.
- Use vegetable broth or stock instead of plain water.
- Shallots add a nice flavor, but ½ cup chopped red or yellow onion works too.
- Swap bottle gourd with zucchini, ridge gourd, or any squash.
- Swap edamame with green peas.
- For texture, stir in some mashed edamame.
Nutrition
Calories: 206kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Sodium: 824mg | Potassium: 517mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 31IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 84mg | Iron: 4mg