Thukpa (Chicken Noodle Soup)
SoupNepal

ThukpaChicken Noodle Soup

A warming bowl of Nepali-style noodle soup with chicken, cabbage, mushrooms, and greens in a light broth scented with ginger, garlic, and chili.

Prep

20m

Cook

30m

Serves

4

Estimated

Nutrition

Per serving
541kcal

Calories

39g

Protein

12g

Fat

73g

Carbs

Estimated per serving from the base recipe. Actual nutrition may vary.

Before you start

Ingredients

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4

Broth

  • 25ml
    Vegetable Oil
  • 12g
    Garlic (crushed)
  • 10g
    Fresh Ginger (crushed)
  • 12g
    Green Chili (finely chopped)
  • 1.2l
    Chicken Stock
  • 25ml
    Soy Sauce
  • 8g
    Salt

Soup

  • 300g
    Chicken Breast (thinly sliced)
  • 120g
    Carrot (julienned)
  • 180g
    Green Cabbage (shredded)
  • 150g
    Mushroom (sliced)
  • 320g
    Wheat Noodles
  • 100g
    Spinach
  • 20ml
    Lime Juice
  • 20g
    Fresh Coriander (finely chopped)

Cook through it

Method

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6 steps
  1. 01

    Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the garlic, fresh ginger, and green chili and cook just until fragrant.

  2. 02

    Pour in the chicken stock, then add the soy sauce and salt. Bring the broth to a gentle simmer at about 95°C (205°F), until the chicken reaches 74°C (165°F).

  3. 03

    Add the chicken breast, carrot, green cabbage, and mushroom to the simmering broth and cook until the chicken is just cooked through and the vegetables are tender but still bright.

  4. 04

    Add the wheat noodles and cook until they are tender.

  5. 05

    Stir in the spinach and cook only until wilted.

  6. 06

    Finish with the lime juice and fresh coriander, then serve immediately.

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