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Chicken Thukpa (Noodle Soup)

A hearty and warming Nepalese noodle soup with chicken and vegetables, perfect for a satisfying lunch. This recipe is nut-free and easily adaptable to your favorite vegetables.

55m4 servings
Contains eggContains wheatContains soyNUTS-free
420 cal|35g protein|35g carbs|18g fat|5g fiber

Ingredients

  • about 450 g Chicken Thighs
  • 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil
  • 1 medium Onion
  • 4 cloves Garlic
  • 2.54 cm Ginger
  • 1 tsp Turmeric Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Cumin Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Coriander Powder
  • 1/4 tsp Chili Powder
  • 8 cups Chicken Broth
  • 2 tbsp Soy Sauce (Tamari for gluten-free)
  • about 225 g Noodles (Egg or Wheat)
  • 1 cup Carrots
  • 1 cup Cabbage
  • 2 stalks Green Onions
  • 2 tbsp Cilantro

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

  1. 1Cut the about 450 g of Chicken Thighs into 2.54 cm pieces.
  2. 2Heat the 2 tbsp of Vegetable Oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat (176.7°C / 175°C). Add the 1 medium Onion, 4 cloves Garlic, and 2.54 cm Ginger, and cook, stirring often, until softened and fragrant, about 5 minutes.
  3. 3Stir in the 1 tsp Turmeric Powder, 1/2 tsp Cumin Powder, 1/2 tsp Coriander Powder, and 1/4 tsp Chili Powder. Cook for 1 minute more, stirring constantly, until the spices are fragrant.
  4. 4Add the cut about 450 g Chicken Thighs to the pot and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.
  5. 5Pour in the 8 cups of Chicken Broth and 2 tbsp Soy Sauce (Tamari for gluten-free). Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through. The internal temperature of the chicken should reach 74°C.
  6. 6Add the about 225 g Noodles, 1 cup Carrots (cut into 0.635 cm thick rounds), and 1 cup Cabbage (shredded). Cook for about 5-7 minutes, or until the noodles are tender and the vegetables are crisp-tender.
  7. 7Ladle the soup into bowls. Garnish with the 2 stalks Green Onions (thinly sliced) and 2 tbsp Cilantro (chopped) before serving.

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