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A soul-warming Tibetan noodle soup from the Himalayas, brimming with tender chicken, hearty noodles, and fresh vegetables. This one-pot meal is fragrant with ginger, garlic, and a hint of spice, perfect for a chilly day.
Cook the Noodles
Sauté Aromatics and Chicken
Cook the Vegetables
A soul-warming Tibetan noodle soup from the Himalayas, brimming with tender chicken, hearty noodles, and fresh vegetables. This one-pot meal is fragrant with ginger, garlic, and a hint of spice, perfect for a chilly day.
This tibetan recipe takes 45 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 356.31 calories per serving with 30.65g of protein, it's a moderately challenging recipe perfect for lunch or dinner.
Simmer the Broth
Assemble and Serve
Replace chicken with firm tofu or paneer, and use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
This soup works well with other proteins like pork, beef, or shrimp. Adjust cooking times accordingly.
Increase the amount of red chili sauce, or add finely chopped red chilies along with the green chilies for more heat.
Feel free to add other vegetables like mushrooms, bok choy, or spinach. Add leafy greens in the last few minutes of simmering.
The soup is rich in ginger, garlic, and turmeric, which are known for their anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties that help support a healthy immune system.
Chicken provides high-quality lean protein, which is essential for muscle repair, growth, and overall body function.
Loaded with vegetables like carrots, cabbage, and bell peppers, this soup is a great source of essential vitamins, minerals, and dietary fiber, which aids digestion.
The warm, flavorful broth helps with hydration and provides a comforting, soothing effect, making it an ideal meal, especially during colder weather or when feeling unwell.
One serving of this Chicken Thukpa contains approximately 450-550 calories, depending on the type of noodles and the amount of oil used. It's a well-balanced meal in a bowl.
Yes, Chicken Thukpa is a very healthy dish. It's packed with lean protein from chicken, fiber and vitamins from a variety of vegetables, and hydrating broth. The use of fresh aromatics like ginger and garlic also adds health benefits.
Absolutely. To make it gluten-free, use gluten-free noodles (like rice noodles) and ensure your soy sauce is certified gluten-free (use tamari instead).
Traditionally, hand-pulled or fresh egg noodles are used. However, dried egg noodles, hakka noodles, or even whole wheat spaghetti work very well as accessible alternatives.
For best results, store the broth and noodles in separate airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, bring the broth to a simmer on the stovetop and pour it over the cold noodles in a bowl.
Yes, using a homemade broth will elevate the flavor significantly. You can make a simple chicken broth by simmering a chicken carcass with onions, carrots, celery, and peppercorns for a few hours.
