Veg Clear Soup
Pure, light, cleansing
Get directions ↗ · 2 min walk from Grand Mercure
Last orders 30 minutes before closing
Dine-in · takeaway · delivery via GrabFood and LINE MAN
Frequently Asked Questions
How is this different from the regular Veg Soup?
The clear soup has a completely unthickened, transparent broth, emphasizing the pure essence of the vegetables and aromatics without any heavy sauces.
What herbs are used for flavoring?
We primarily use fresh coriander, a touch of celery, ginger, and garlic to give the broth its aromatic quality.
Is this a low-calorie option?
Yes, because it lacks heavy creams, thickeners, or heavy oils, it is a very light and healthy choice.
Are the vegetables fully cooked or crunchy?
The vegetables are lightly blanched in the hot broth so they retain a pleasant crunch and their bright natural colors.
Does this soup contain soy sauce?
It contains a very minimal amount of light soy sauce for seasoning, keeping the broth clear rather than dark.
About Veg Clear Soup
Veg Clear Soup is the lightest item in our soup section: vegetable stock with finely cut carrot, cabbage, and beans, seasoned only with salt, black pepper, spring onion, and a very small amount of light soy so the broth stays transparent rather than dark. It belongs to the Indo-Chinese tradition, the cooking the Hakka Chinese of Kolkata developed by adapting Chinese soups for Indian taste, so it is honestly neither authentic Chinese nor North Indian. At BHARAT in Huai Khwang we make it fresh to order, with the vegetables bought from Makro and blanched briefly in the hot broth so they keep a little crunch and their bright colour. What sets it apart is exactly how little is done to it. Unlike our plain Veg Soup it carries no extra body at all, and unlike the Manchow or hot-and-sour there is no cornflour thickening, no vinegar tang, and no fried-noodle topping; it is simply a clean, restorative broth. That makes it a good opener for diners who want something gentle before a heavy main. The kitchen is halal-friendly with no pork and no alcohol. Our chef from Uttarakhand keeps the seasoning deliberately spare so the vegetables speak for themselves. It is mild by nature, and crushed black pepper or fresh green chilli can be added if you want more edge.
Eat in at our 30-40 seat dining room in Huai Khwang (try the Dastarkhan floor seating), or get it delivered. Visit BHARAT →
See also: the Soups menu · Indian vegetarian food in Bangkok · our fresh paneer dishes · halal-friendly kitchen.