Veg Manchow Soup
Veg Manchow Soup is today one of the favorite Indo-Chinese dishes that has found a place in many hearts and kitchens across the globe. This soup is traditionally characterized by a thick and savory soup base, finely chopped and well-cooked vegetables and a touch of spice. It is commonly served with crispy fried noodles on top in order to provide contrasting texture and flavor to the soup.
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp Oil
- 1 Tsp Garlic
- 1/2 Tsp Ginger
- 1 Green chilli
- 2 Tbsp Spring Onion White
- 1/2 Cup Carrot
- 1/2 Cup Cabbage
- 1/4 Cup French Beans
- 1 Tbsp Soy sauce
- 1 1/2 Tbsp Red chilli sauce
- 3 Cups Water
- Salt as per taste
- 2 Tbsp Corn Flour
- 1 Tbsp Vinegar
- Some Spring onion green
Instructions
- Heat 2 Tbsp Oil In a deep bottom pan on medium flame.
- Add 1 Tsp Garlic (Finely Chopped) - Stir for a few seconds
- Add 1/2 Tsp Ginger (Finely Chopped) - stir again - Add 1 Green chilli (Finely Chopped).
- Add 2 Tbsp Spring Onion White and give it a mix.
- Add 1/2 Cup Carrot (Finely Chopped).
- Add 1/2 Cup Cabbage (Finely Chopped) - 1/4 Cup French Beans - Stir for a minute or two (Do not over cook).
- Add 1 Tbsp soya sauce and 1 1/2 Tbsp Red chilli sauce and Mix well.
- Add 3 cups of water.
- Add salt as per taste and cook for 2-3 minutes on medium flame.
- Take 2 Tbsp Corn Flour add little water to it and mix well.
- Pour the mixture in the bowl to thicken soup.
- Add 1 Tbsp Vinegar and give it a mix.
- Now turn off the flame.
- Add green spring onions and mix well. Soup is now ready remove it in a serving bowl.
- Add fried noodles to it and serve hot for better taste.
FAQ's (Frequently Asked Questions)
Q: What can be done to make the soup tastier, more spicy?
A: To make the soup spicier one can use more chili sauce or incorporate green chili finely chopped in the sauteing stage.
Q: Is manchow soup healthy?
A: Veg Manchow Soup can be reasonably healthy provided it is prepared at home. Coming to the nutrients, it is loaded with a variety of vegetables, which is the source of vitamin, mineral, and dietary fiber.
Q: Is manchow soup good for weight loss?
A: Yes, It is good for your weight loss provided it is homemade, loaded with healthy vegetables and consumed in the proper portion. It can be a part of a balanced diet.