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A classic Indo-Chinese soup that's both spicy and savory. Loaded with finely chopped chicken and vegetables, thickened to perfection, and served with a generous topping of crispy fried noodles for an irresistible crunch.
Prepare the Crispy Noodles
Sauté Aromatics and Chicken
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A classic Indo-Chinese soup that's both spicy and savory. Loaded with finely chopped chicken and vegetables, thickened to perfection, and served with a generous topping of crispy fried noodles for an irresistible crunch.
This indo_chinese recipe takes 45 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 416.58 calories per serving with 22.24g of protein, it's a moderately challenging recipe perfect for lunch or dinner or appetizer.
Cook Vegetables and Add Liquids
Season and Thicken the Soup
Garnish and Serve
Omit the chicken and use vegetable broth. Add finely chopped mushrooms, tofu, or more vegetables like beans and corn for a hearty vegetarian version.
Replace the chicken with finely chopped shrimp or a mix of seafood. Add the seafood in the last 3-4 minutes of cooking to prevent it from overcooking.
Increase the amount of green chilies and red chili sauce. You can also add a dash of chili oil or Sriracha when serving.
The chicken in the soup provides high-quality lean protein, which is essential for muscle repair, growth, and overall body function.
Packed with vegetables like cabbage, carrots, and bell peppers, this soup offers a variety of vitamins, minerals, and dietary fiber, which support a healthy immune system and digestion.
As a broth-based soup, it contributes to your daily fluid intake, helping with hydration. The warm, savory broth can be very comforting and soothing, especially when you're feeling under the weather.
One serving of Chicken Manchow Soup (approximately 1.5 cups) contains around 350-450 calories, with a significant portion coming from the deep-fried noodles.
The soup base itself is quite healthy, packed with lean protein from chicken and vitamins from vegetables. However, the deep-fried noodles add significant fat and calories. For a healthier version, you can use baked noodles or skip them altogether.
Absolutely! To make a vegetarian version, simply omit the chicken, use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth, and add finely chopped vegetables like mushrooms, baby corn, beans, and firm tofu.
The key to extra crispy noodles is removing all moisture. After boiling and rinsing, spread them on a cloth and let them air dry completely, for at least 30-60 minutes. Tossing them in a light coating of cornstarch before frying also helps create a crispier texture.
Both are popular Indo-Chinese soups. Manchow soup is primarily flavored with soy sauce, ginger, and garlic, and is characteristically served with crispy fried noodles. Hot and Sour soup gets its 'hot' from chili and its 'sour' from vinegar, often includes mushrooms and tofu, and typically has a thicker, egg-drop consistency.