Manchow Soup
A Chinese restaurant starter made healthier at home.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 cup finely chopped onion 150 g
- 1 cup green bell pepper finely chopped (140 g)
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions scallions (50 g)
- 2 tbsp minced garlic 20 g
- 1/2 cup celery finely chopped (60 g)
- 2 tbsp grated ginger 30 g
- 4 cups chicken broth 1 liter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 3 tbsp soy sauce 45 ml
- 1 ½ cups finely chopped red cabbage 150 g
- ½ cup green beans finely chopped (60 g)
- ½ cup cooked rice noodles small portion (50 g)
Instructions
- Prep the vegetables: Start by finely chopping the onion, green bell pepper, scallions, celery, red cabbage, and green beans. Mince the garlic and grate the ginger. Have all your ingredients ready to go.
- Heat the oil: In a large pot, heat 1 tablespoon of sesame oil over medium heat.
- Cook the aromatics: Add the finely chopped onion to the pot and sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened. Next, stir in the garlic, ginger, and celery. Cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add vegetables: Stir in the chopped bell pepper, green beans, and red cabbage. Let the vegetables sauté for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently. You want them to soften but still retain some crunch.
- Stir in the soy sauce, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add the broth: Pour in 4 cups (1 liter) of chicken broth. If you prefer a vegetarian version, you can substitute the chicken broth with vegetable broth.
- Simmer the soup: Allow the soup to come to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 10 minutes. This will allow the flavors to meld together without overcooking the vegetables.
- Prepare the noodles: While the soup is simmering, cook a small portion of rice noodles (about 1/2 cup or 50 g). Drain the noodles and set them aside.
- Final touches: After the soup has simmered, stir in the cooked rice noodles. Give everything a good mix and taste the soup to adjust any seasonings if necessary.
- Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with a sprinkle of chopped green onions. Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
2 WW Points per serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 439g | Calories: 157kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 6.2g | Saturated Fat: 1.8g | Sodium: 1982mg | Potassium: 319mg | Fiber: 4.1g | Sugar: 8.4g | Calcium: 67mg | Iron: 1.7mg