manchow soup

Here’s a flavorful and spicy Veg Manchow Soup recipe — a popular Indo-Chinese soup known for its bold flavors, hearty veggies, and crispy fried noodles on top.


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🍜 Veg Manchow Soup Recipe

Serves: 2–3 | Prep + Cook Time: ~30 minutes


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🥕🥬 Ingredients

For the Soup:

1 tbsp oil (preferably sesame or any neutral oil)

1 tsp ginger – finely chopped

1 tsp garlic – finely chopped

1 green chili – finely chopped (optional)

2 tbsp spring onion whites – chopped

2–3 tbsp carrots – finely chopped

2–3 tbsp cabbage – finely chopped

2 tbsp capsicum – chopped

1 tbsp soy sauce

1 tsp vinegar

1 tsp chili sauce or green chili sauce

2½ cups water or veg stock

1 tsp cornflour + 2 tbsp water (cornflour slurry)

Salt – to taste

1/4 tsp black or white pepper

Spring onion greens – for garnish


For Fried Noodles (Topping):

1/2 cup cooked noodles

Oil for deep-frying



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🔪 Preparation

Fried Noodles (Optional but classic):

1. Boil noodles until just done. Rinse under cold water and drain.


2. Pat dry with a towel. Heat oil and deep-fry a small batch until crisp.


3. Drain on paper towels and set aside.




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🍳 Soup Instructions

1. Sauté Aromatics:

Heat 1 tbsp oil in a pan or wok.

Add chopped garlic, ginger, and green chili. Sauté for 30 seconds.

Add spring onion whites. Sauté for another minute.


2. Add Veggies:

Add chopped carrots, cabbage, and capsicum.

Stir-fry on high heat for 2–3 minutes until veggies are slightly tender yet crisp.


3. Add Liquids & Seasoning:

Add soy sauce, vinegar, chili sauce, salt, and pepper.

Pour in water or veg stock and bring to a boil.


4. Thicken Soup:

Stir in cornflour slurry while mixing to avoid lumps.

Simmer for 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.


5. Finish:

Taste and adjust salt or spice.

Turn off the heat and garnish with spring onion greens.



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🥢 To Serve:

Pour hot soup into bowls and top with crispy fried noodles just before serving to retain crunch.



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✅ Tips:

Adjust spice level with more or less chili sauce.

Use mushroom, baby corn, or tofu to enhance the soup.

To make Chicken Manchow Soup, add boiled, shredded chicken along with veggies.



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Would you like the recipe for Hot & Sour Soup, Schezwan Soup, or a Clear Veg Soup next?


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