Manchow Soup

I love how optimistic I feel at the beginning of the week. I’ve got some goals in mind and I’m ready to conquer my bright, shiny new list of “to dos” for the whole week. But after a long day at work and then back home, it is hard to go through this list and do everything. I am sure you are well aware about how tough it is to manage a 2- year old and manage the domestic chores and making a meal that your family likes. The least I can do is to fix a comfort food which can be eaten before supper.

Nothing beats a warm bowl of delicious chicken soup to comfort you after a tiring day. And this Chinese Manchow Chicken Soup Recipe adds a nice twist to our old-fashioned favorite soup. It’s so easy to prepare and everyone in the family will surely love and add it to their list of favorite comfort food.

INGREDIENTS:
 

For the soup:

¼ cup boiled & shredded chicken
¼ cup shredded cabbage
¼ cup grated carrots
¼ to ⅓ cup sliced or chopped mushrooms
¼ cup finely chopped french beans
¼ cup finely chopped onion or spring onion whites
1 tsp finely chopped ginger
1 tsp finely chopped garlic
1 to 2 fresh red chilies or green chilies, finely chopped
½ tsp rice vinegar or regular vinegar
2 tsp soy sauce or add as required
¼ tsp black pepper or white pepper powder, add as required
3 cups water or veg stock
6 tsp cornstarch dissolved in 2 tbsp water
2 tsp finely chopped coriander leaves/parseley for garnish, (optional)
1 tbsp oil
Salt as required
 

For the fried noodles: (optional)

⅓ cup cooked noodles

Oil for frying, as required

 

 

HOW TO MAKE:

 

1) Heat oil in a wok or pan and add the chopped fresh red chilies, garlic and ginger.

 

2)  Saute for a minute and then add chopped onions. Now add finely chopped french beans and chopped mushrooms.

 

3) Brown the mushrooms and add grated carrots, shredded cabbage, finely chopped capsicum/bell pepper & celery. Fry for 3-4 minutes.

 

4)  Add soy sauce and black pepper and then add water or veg stock.

 

5) Season with salt. allow the soup to come to a simmer on a medium flame. Add the corn flour and stir. You will find the soup thickening now.

 

6) Add the vinegar. Check for the seasonings taste with salt, pepper and then garnish with finely;y chopped coriander leaves or parsley.

 

7) For garnishing further, you can fry the noodles till they are crisp. Drain the fried noodles and sprinkle them on the soup and serve it piping hot.