Manchow Soup

When it comes to soup this is my absolute favourite. Lots of vegetables and the right amount of heat, Manchow soup is a perfect winter treat.

Ingredients:

2tbs oil

2tbs garlic, finely chopped

1tbs ginger, finely chopped

1 green chilli, finely chopped

2 spring onions, finely chopped

5 cups stock/ water

1 small carrot, finely chopped

1 medium capsicum, finely chopped

6 french beans, finely chopped

5 mushrooms, finely sliced

1 chicken breast, boiled and shredded

1/2tsp white pepper powder

1tbs soya sauce

2tbs red chilli sauce

salt to taste

1/4tsp sugar

3tbs cornflour

1/2 egg, well beaten

1tbs vinegar

50gms noodles

Method:

Boil the noodles. When cold deep fry till golden.

Heat oil in a saucepan. Saute the ginger, garlic, green chilli and spring onion(whites) for 2mins.

Add the stock, vegetables and salt and bring to a boil. Add the seasonings, sauces, chicken and simmer for 4-5mins.

Mix the cornflour in 2-3tbs water and add to soup. Mix till thick.

Add the egg in a thin stream, stirring continuously. Mix well. Remove from heat. Stir in the vinegar.

Garnish with spring onion greens and fried noodles and serve hot.

Notes:

This recipe is adapted from one of my Sanjeev Kapoor books.

For a vegetarian version, simply omit the chicken and egg.

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This is my entry for Trupti's "Winter Treat" event

and to

"Sunday Snacks - Hot n Spicy" event by Pallavi.