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Chicken Manchow Soup

Cozy Up with Easy Chicken Manchow Soup Recipe Tonight

A comforting Chicken Manchow Soup filled with tender chicken, vibrant veggies, and flavorful broth for chilly evenings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: soups
Cuisine: Indo-Chinese
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or substitute with sesame oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion diced
  • 1 tablespoon minced ginger essential for flavor
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 medium serrano pepper sliced, remove seeds for milder soup
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs or chicken breasts/tofu
  • 1 teaspoon sugar balances flavors
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
For the Vegetables
  • 2 cups diced vegetables such as celery, carrots, scallions, mushrooms, green beans, and cabbage
For the Broth
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce opt for low-sodium if needed
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar or substitute with rice vinegar
  • 4 cups unsalted chicken bone broth homemade or store-bought
For Serving
  • 1 cup chow mein noodles for crunch
  • 1 handful fresh cilantro for garnish

Equipment

  • large soup pot

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Heat the Base: In a large soup pot, pour in olive oil and place it over medium heat. Allow the oil to shimmer.
  2. Sauté Aromatics: Once the olive oil is ready, add yellow onion, minced ginger, garlic, and serrano pepper. Sauté for 2–3 minutes until soft.
  3. Brown the Chicken: Add chicken thighs, sugar, and season with salt and black pepper. Cook for 5–7 minutes until browned and cooked through.
  4. Add Vegetables: Stir in diced vegetables and sauté for about 5 minutes until they start to soften.
  5. Incorporate Flavorings: Pour in soy sauce and white vinegar. Stir and cook for about a minute to absorb flavors.
  6. Simmer the Soup: Add chicken bone broth and bring to a simmer. Cover and reduce heat to medium-low for at least 20 minutes.
  7. Serve with Flair: Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with chow mein noodles, cilantro, and additional toppings if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 30IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Adjust spice levels according to preference and store any leftovers for later enjoyment. Serve garnishes separately to maintain freshness and crunch.

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