Lemon Coriander Soup (with eggs)

Want something hot and tasty without much efforts ? Here is the answer....  This lovely lemon coriander soup is not just yummy but is totally hassle free to make. You can avoid the use of egg if you want . This soup is refreshing and filling .

This is a good option to make on days when we have heavy lunch and dont feel like eating food for dinner  but still long for something light and tasty .

This is a regular and favourite in my home usually on Sunday nights.

Ingredients :

 1 cup......................finely chopped fresh coriander leaves
 1 tbsp...................finely chopped garlic
1..........................green chilly finely chopped
1 .....................lemon
2 tsbp........................cornflour
1 tsp...........................pepper powder
1 ........................egg (optional )
1 tbsp ....................oil
salt


Method :

Heat oil in a pan and add chopped garlic and chilli pieces.
Add 3 cups water and bring it to boil.
Add salt, pepper powder and squeeze the juice of lemon.
Mix the cornflour in cold water and add to the boiling water in the pan.
When the mixture thickens a bit add the chopped coriander and cook just for 2 minutes.
Beat the egg and add it to the soup from a height .
This will make the egg thicken in thread like shapes .
Serve immediately.