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Thukpa

Thukpa is a traditional Tibetan noodle soup that is popular in the Himalayan regions of Nepal, Bhutan, and Tibet. It typically includes noodles, vegetables, and sometimes meat or tofu, all cooked in a flavorful broth seasoned with various spices.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Nepalese
Calories: 260
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz noodles (such as egg noodles or rice noodles)
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 inch ginger grated
  • 2 carrots sliced
  • 1 bell pepper sliced
  • 4 cups vegetable broth or chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon curry powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh cilantro and green onions for garnish
Optional:
  • cooked chicken
  • tofu
  • shrimp

Method
 

  1. Cook the noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a large pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, and ginger. Saute until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Add the carrots and bell pepper to the pot and cook for another 5 minutes until slightly softened.
  4. Pour in the broth and bring to a simmer. Add the soy sauce, curry powder, salt, and pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  5. Add the cooked chicken, tofu, or shrimp if using, and let it simmer for another 5-10 minutes.
  6. Divide the cooked noodles among 4 bowls and ladle the hot soup over them.
  7. Garnish with fresh cilantro and green onions before serving.
  8. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 260kcalCarbohydrates: 54gProtein: 9gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gSodium: 1051mgPotassium: 351mgFiber: 4gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 6533IUVitamin C: 43mgCalcium: 36mgIron: 1mg

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