Here’s the recipe for Thukpa - a warming, delicious vegan noodle soup…a perfect way to warm you during the cold, winter nights. This recipe is made in an Instant Pot - An easy, dinner idea!!
Recipe
Thukpa - A warming vegan noodle soup recipe made in the Instant Pot
- 1 bunch Rice Noodles
- 2 Garlic
- 1/2 Onion
- 1/2 Capsicum (Bell Pepper)
- 1 medium Carrot
- 2 Tomatoes
- 1/2 cup Peas
- 1/2 cup Freshly Chopped Coriander leaves
- 3-4 Dried mushroom soaked in water for broth (optional)
- 1 tsp Cumin Seeds
- 1/2 tsp Chili Powder
- 1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder
- Salt to taste
- 2 tbsp Flour (as thickener for soup base)
- 1 tbsp Soy Sauce (this gives it the North east flavor profile)
- 2 tbsp Oil
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Set Instant Pot to Saute Mode. Add oil and cumin seeds. Once cumin seeds splutters, add garlic, onion, and saute well.
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Add the salt and flour and fry it until it turns golden brown.
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Add the rest of the veggies, continue sauteing for about 2 minutes. Add the turmeric powder, chili powder and saute for another 2 minutes.
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Soak dried mushroom in water. Add broth to soup. (This step is optional)
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Add boiling water to the mix. Now add the rice noodles and soy sauce.
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Put the instant pot on pressure mode and let it cook for 3 minutes.
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Release pressure after 5 minutes. Add coriander leaves to the soup. Serve.
My rice noodles needed cooking on high heat for 3 minutes. Follow the amount of cooking needed based on package instructions/what type of noodles you are using.
Some photos to guide you…
Assemble all ingredients needed…
The rice noodles I used…
Soup making in progress..
Time to add rice noodles…
Soup getting done…yum, yum!!
Yummalicious noodle soup…digging in..
Conclusion
I have been tinkering with a lot of versions of Thukpa recipes, however my inspiration comes from this authentic-feel Nepali Youtube recipe for Thukpa.
Do you plan on trying this recipe? I love having noodle soups for dinner What about you? Post your thoughts below….Have a great day!!
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