BigPatents India

The present invention provides a novel dry soup mix principally based on processed legume based flour (30 to 50 % by weight) having high protein content, further comprising skimmed milk powder (15 to 25 % by weight), hydrogenated fat (10 to 15 % by weight), dehydrated vegetables and/or meat chunks (5 to 15 % by weight), starch (3 to 7 % by weight) and one or more flavoring agents and food preservatives and a process for preparing said dried soup mix and more particularly, the present invention also teaches a novel processing technique that improves the flavour and mouth feel of the dry soup mix when prepared for consumption.