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Healthy Manchow Soup Recipe

If you’re looking for a nutritious, and yet comforting soup, try this Healthy Manchow Soup Recipe! It is gluten, sugar, and dairy free.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Chinese
Servings: 2 adults
Calories: 587kcal
Author: Hina Gujral

Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoon Ragi Flour
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • ½ tablespoon minced garlic
  • ½ tablespoon minced ginger
  • 1 medium spicy red chilli, finely chopped
  • 6 - 7 coriander stalks, finely chopped (or celery stalk)
  • 3 Cup vegetable stock
  • ¼ Cup finely shredded cabbage
  • ¼ Cup finely chopped capsicum
  • ¼ Cup finely chopped carrot
  • ¼ Cup finely chopped green beans
  • 1 teaspoon light soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon white pepper
  • Salt to taste

Ingredients For Quick Stock

  • 4 Cup water
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 4 - 5 cabbage leaves
  • 2 - 3 mushrooms diced
  • 1 small size carrot, diced
  • 1 small size onion, diced
  • Salt and Peppercorns
  • 200 gram soba noodles

Instructions

  • In a large pot, boil water. Add cabbage leaves, carrot, onion, garlic, mushroom salt, peppercorns, and start boiling. Simmer for 5 - 6 minutes.
  • Add soba noodles and boil till al dente or just done.
  • Transfer the boiled noodles to a colander. Use stock to make the soup.
  • Rinse boiled noodles with cold water to stop the cooking process. Let them sit in a colander for 10 minutes to dry completely. Coat the noodles with a teaspoon of oil.
  • Preheat air fryer at 170 degree celcius.
  • Arrange noodles on a single layer in the air fryer basket. Air Fry for 10 – 15 minutes or till crisp and golden, shaking the basket two to three times during the process. Transfer the crispy noodles in a bowl to add as a garnish later.
  • In a small bowl, mix ragi flour with ¼ cup stock to make a smooth slurry. Ensure there are no lumps. Set aside for later use.
  • Heat oil in a stockpot or wok over medium heat.
  • Add minced garlic, ginger, coriander stalks, and red chilies. Sauté for a minute until fragrant. This is the base of the soup.
  • Pour in the vegetable stock prepared and bring it to a boil. Stir in the vegetables, soy sauce, vinegar, salt and pepper.
  • Lower the heat and let the manchow soup simmer for 2 – 3 minutes.
  • While the soup is simmering, slowly add the ragi slurry. Continuously stir the soup to avoid lump formation. Let the manchow soup simmer for 5 minutes over low heat or till it thickens and get a luscious consistency.
  • Turn off the heat and add chopped spring onions, cubed paneer or silken tofu (optional) and coriander leaves.
  • After serving, top each bowl of soup with air fried crispy noodles. Serve healthy manchow soup warm.

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Notes

    • Adjust spice levels – Reduce or increase chilies according to your preference.
    • Protein boost – Add silken tofu, shredded chicken, or paneer cubes for protein.
    • Fermented twist – Add a dash of fermented black bean paste for deeper umami flavour.

Nutrition

Calories: 587kcal | Carbohydrates: 117g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 2443mg | Potassium: 909mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 9280IU | Vitamin C: 45mg | Calcium: 243mg | Iron: 5mg