Vegetable Manchow Soup Recipe. Indo-Chinese Soup
Tarla Dalal
• Updated : Jan 16, 2026
Vegetable Manchow Soup is a spicy, flavorful Indo-Chinese soup loved by all. It is made with a mix of fresh vegetables like carrots, cabbage, and bell peppers, sautéed with garlic, ginger, and green chilies for an aromatic base. The soup is thickened with cornflour and seasoned with soy sauce, vinegar, and black pepper for a perfect tangy taste. Garnished with crispy fried noodles on top, it makes a comforting starter or a light meal. Quick to prepare, this soup is hot, tasty, and healthy, ideal for rainy evenings or winter nights.
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vegetable manchow soup is a famous restaurant style manchow soup in India and also a popular roadside manchow soup which is hot and spicy. It is famous Indian street food and perfect to keep you warm in winter. This is a thick vegetable manchow soup where cornflour is used as the thickening agent.
vegetable manchow soup is an all-time favourite Indo-Chinese soup, which is sure to fire up your digestive juices and boost your spirits with its appetizing aroma and tongue-tickling flavour!
The strong accents of ginger and garlic make restaurant style manchow soup an ideal soup to serve on a damp monsoon day. While the soy sauce gives it an awesome Umami flavour, the topping of fried noodles gives vegetable manchow soup an exciting crunch and makes it a bit filling too.
The vegetable manchow soup is made with common ingredients, which will be available with anyone who likes Chinese food. Vegetable manchow soup is also easy and relatively quick to make. So you can try it out immediately and see for yourself if it lives up to our praise!
You can also try other recipes like the Sweet Corn and Vegetable Soup or Vegetable and Noodle Soup.
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Total Time
31 Mins
Makes
3 servings
Ingredients
For Manchow Soup
- 2 tbsp finely chopped spring onions whites and
- 1/4 cup finely chopped cabbage
- 1/4 cup finely chopped carrot
- 1/4 cup finely chopped capsicum
- 2 tbsp cornflour
- 1 tbsp oil
- 1 1/2 tbsp finely chopped garlic (lehsun)
- 1 tbsp finely chopped ginger (adrak)
- 1/2 tsp finely chopped green chillies
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3 cups vegetable stock
- 4 tsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp green chilli sauce
- 1/4 tsp vinegar
- 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper (kalimirch)
- salt to taste
- 2 tbsp finely chopped tomatoes
- 1 tbsp finely chopped mint leaves (phudina)
- 1/2 tbsp finely chopped coriander
For The Topping
- 4 tsp finely chopped spring onion greens
- 1 cup fried noodles
Method
For manchow soup
- To make vegetable manchow soup, combine the cornflour and ½ cup of water in a small bowl, mix well and keep aside.
- Heat the oil in a deep non-stick pan, add the garlic, ginger and spring onions and sauté on a high flame for 30 seconds.
- Add the cabbage, carrot, capsicum and green chillies and sauté on a medium flame for 2 minutes.
- Add the vegetable stock, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 3 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
- Add the soy sauce, green chilli sauce, vinegar, pepper and salt, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 minute.
- Add the cornflour-water mixture, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 4 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
- Serve vegetable manchow soup hot topped with spring onions and fried noodles.
Vegetable Manchow Soup Recipe. Indo-Chinese Soup Video by Tarla Dalal
Manchow Soup recipe with step by step photos
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For the Clear Vegetable Stock of vegetable manchow soup recipe. See full recipe.
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To thicken the vegetable manchow soup, we would require a cornflour slurry. In a small bowl take 2 tbsp of cornflour.
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Add ½ cup of water.
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Whisk well and keep aside.
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To make the vegetable manchow soup assemble all the ingredients, measure and keep them ready.
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To prepare the Chinese manchow soup, heat the 1 tbsp oil in a wok / kadhai on a high flame till it smokes. A wok helps in distribution of heat evenly and the huge circumference helps in easy hand movement while stirring hence, it is suggested in Indo-Chinese cooking when the vegetables are generally sauteed on high heat. Also, we have made use of vegetable oil for the Manchow soup recipe but, you can use chilli oil or sesame oil to make the Indo-Chinese manchow soup more flavorful.
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Once the oil is hot, add the 1 1/2 tbsp finely chopped garlic (lehsun)
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Add the 1 tbsp finely chopped ginger (adrak)
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Add 1/2 tsp finely chopped green chillies and sauté on high flame for a few seconds or till the raw smell goes away. These aromatics are the main ingredients to get a tongue-tickling manchow soup. You can add more or less as per your preference but ensure they are finely chopped to get a pleasant mouthfeel.
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Add the 1/4 cup finely chopped cabbage. It can be replaced with purple cabbage.
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Add 2 tbsp finely chopped cauliflower. Clean and chop the cauliflower well to get rid of the hidden worms.
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Add 1/4 cup finely chopped capsicum. To make the Manchow soup more colorful, you can also add bell peppers.
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Add 1/4 cup finely chopped carrot. Sauté on high flame for 1 to 2 minutes. The vegetables need to retain their crunch and colour hence, do not overcook them.You can basically add any vegetables of your choice. Apart from the vegetables mentioned here, I even add mushrooms, French beans, baby corn to my veg manchow soup recipe.
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Add the 2 tbsp finely chopped tomato. To make the soup more nutritious, you can even toss in some paneer or tofu cubes.
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Add 1 tbsp finely chopped mint leaves (phudina). While pudina gives a refreshing taste to the Manchow soup, many people would dislike it. If you are one of them then swap mint with spring onion greens.
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Add 1/2 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania).
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Mix well and sauté on high flame for 1 minute.
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Add the 3 cups vegetable stock.
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Mix well and cook on a high flame for 2 to 3 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
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Add the salt to taste.
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Add 4 tsp soy sauce, 1 tsp green chilli sauce, 1/4 tsp vinegar. If you are a spicy food lover then at this stage you can even add chilli sauce and make the manchow soup more zingy.
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Mix well and cook on a high flame for another 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
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Stir and add the prepared corn flour-water mixture. The soup must be bubbling hot when you are about to add the corn-flour slurry or else it won’t thicken.
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Mix well and cook on a high flame for 2 to 3 more minutes, while stirring continuously. If the soup has not reached your desired level of thickness then add more cornflour slurry and if it has thicken a lot, add water and adjust the consistency.
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Add the 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper (kalimirch).
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Mix well and our Indo-Chinese manchow soup is ready.
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Serve vegetable manchow soup hot topped with finely chopped spring onion greens and fried noodles.
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- What is Manchow Soup?
Manchow Soup is a thick, spicy Indo-Chinese vegetable soup made with mixed veggies, lots of garlic, ginger, sauces, and thickened with cornflour typically served hot with fried noodles on top. - How long does it take to make this Manchow Soup?
The total time is about 31 minutes 20 minutes prep + 11 minutes cooking. - How many servings does this recipe make?
This recipe makes 3 servings. - What vegetables are used in this recipe?
The soup uses finely chopped cabbage, carrot, capsicum, spring onion whites, and other veggies you like. - Do I need vegetable stock? Can I use water instead?
Vegetable stock is used for better flavour, but you can use water if stock isn’t available (though taste will be milder). - What gives Manchow Soup its flavour?
Strong flavours come from garlic, ginger, soy sauce, green chilli sauce, and black pepper, plus the aroma of spring onions. - Why is cornflour used in this soup?
Cornflour is used as a thickening agent to make the soup luscious and slightly viscous. - How should it be served?
Serve the soup hot, topped with finely chopped spring onion greens and crispy fried noodles just before eating so they stay crunchy. - Can I add other vegetables?
Yes you can customize it with mushrooms, beans, baby corn, or other veggies if you want more variety. - How do I make the cornflour slurry?
Mix 2 tbsp cornflour with ½ cup water in a bowl, whisk well, and add it to the soup during cooking to thicken it.
If you liked this Vegetable Manchow Soup Recipe then also check out other recipes like:
- Chinese vegetable clear soup recipe
- Clear Soup with Babycorn, Mushrooms and Carrot
- Mixed Vegetable Clear Soup
- sweet corn soup recipe
1. Use Homemade Vegetable Stock
Making your own vegetable stock (instead of water) adds deeper flavour and aroma to the soup especially when simmered with carrots, celery and cabbage. You can make it ahead and freeze.
2. Adjust Veggie Size Consistently
Cut vegetables into uniform small pieces so they cook evenly and give a balanced texture in every spoonful.
3. Boost Aromatics
Add a little extra fresh ginger and garlic to make the soup more intensely flavourful and restaurant-style. These are the heart of the Manchow taste.
4. High Heat Sauté for Crunch
Sauté the vegetables on high flame briefly so they stay slightly crisp and colourful overcooking will make the soup mushy.
5. Balance Sauces to Taste
Taste before adding salt the soy sauce and chilli sauces already contribute saltiness and umami, so adjust carefully.
6. Achieve Perfect Thickness
Add the cornflour slurry slowly while stirring continuously to avoid lumps and reach your preferred soup thickness.
7. Serve with Crispy Toppings
Add the fried noodles just before serving so they stay crunchy and don’t go soggy in the soup.
8. Add Fresh Herbs
Garnish with fresh spring onion greens or coriander for aroma, colour and freshness this lifts the final presentation.
9. Spice It Up (Optional)
If you like more heat, add a touch of chilli sauce or chopped green chillies to give brighter spice.
10. Make It Heartier
Include other veggies like baby corn, mushrooms or beans for extra nutrition and texture variation.
Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate
| Energy | 114 Calories |
| Protein | 2.5 g |
| Carbohydrates | 14.1 g |
| Fiber | 3.4 g |
| Fat | 5.5 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 517 mg |
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Khushman
June 12, 2021, 10:48 a.m.
Absolutely Delicious My Family and myself thoroughly enjoyed having it. Thank you very much.
tarla dalal
June 12, 2021, 10:48 a.m.
Thanks for the feedback.
Jyoti saraogi
Nov. 5, 2020, 3:42 p.m.
If we add plain water instead of veg stock will it do
Tarla Dalal
Nov. 5, 2020, 3:42 p.m.
Hi Jyoti, The taste of the soup will differ greatly if you add water instead of stock.
subhangi patil
Aug. 17, 2020, 10:53 p.m.
Manchow Soup subhi ki favourite soup hai. iska swad sabhi ko lubhata hai.
Foodie #615532
July 20, 2020, 2:14 p.m.
Love this recipe.
R Vickraman
May 1, 2020, 1:15 a.m.
tried the reciepe, came out well, Thanks mam
Tarla Dalal
May 1, 2020, 1:15 a.m.
Congrats, Great to hear that.
Binju
April 21, 2020, 5:40 p.m.
Hi, will try this recipe today. I wanted to check that to make the soup thick - instead of cornflour - can I add rice flour?
neeraj
April 6, 2020, 3:34 p.m.
very nice and very tasteful recipe
Tarla Dalal
April 6, 2020, 3:34 p.m.
Thanks for the feedback !!! Keep reviewing recipes and articles you loved.
Neepa Shah
Feb. 25, 2020, 6:52 a.m.
I have tried this a lot many times recently and its mouth watering. Thanks. I try a lot many recipe of yours and they are easy to cook
Tarla Dalal
Feb. 25, 2020, 6:52 a.m.
Hi Neepa, Thank you so much for your kind words. Do keep trying more recipes & review them on our website. Happy cooking!
jdoshi612
Nov. 14, 2016, 11:10 a.m.
Thanks for sharing this recipe. I caught cold because of rain and then made this warm soup. It helped in soothing the throat and clear the congestion.
Muskan
Nov. 9, 2016, 2:27 p.m.
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Rahul Rawat
Sept. 15, 2016, 4:29 p.m.
Mam your renowned name is safisiant to learn foodie lover how to make great food i have tempted last to week for manchow soup i love them thanks for great recipe Regards Rahul Rawat
Kiran Khurana
June 16, 2016, 7:10 p.m.
Excellent _x0001F44C_?.I really like ur recipes?simple and delicious.
Dr. Ritu Parihar
April 9, 2016, 11:10 a.m.
I tried it for the first time.. Was mouthlicking and easy to make as well. Please post some more soups recipe. Like, Veg soup, tomato soup and chicken soup.
Prakash
March 28, 2016, 10:18 a.m.
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Reena Metha
Dec. 1, 2014, 4:32 p.m.
Loved this classic Chinese Soup recipe and the whole family likes this too. Thanks.
Noa
Nov. 29, 2014, 3:47 p.m.
Hi Cornflour is not mentioned in the ingredients section. Could you please give quantity for the cornflour? Thank you very much!@
Foodie #612854
Nov. 14, 2014, 4:30 p.m.
what is vegetable stock?
Tarla Dalal
Nov. 14, 2014, 4:30 p.m.
Hello, Vegetable stock is a subtly flavoured liquid made by simmering water with some vegetables and spices. Here is a recipe with photo and videos for your reference to make vegetable stock at home https://www.tarladalal.com/Basic-Vegetable-Stock-38556r
Subashi Boro
May 5, 2014, 4:55 p.m.
Manchow Soup very easy for cook.And it is a very Delicious soup.Would have changeable chow to then too good for all. Thanks mam
Tarla Dalal
May 5, 2014, 4:55 p.m.
Subashi thanks for the feedback !!! keep reviewing recipes you loved.
Ghousia Hashmi
Dec. 10, 2010, 10:50 p.m.
Hi, Thanks a ton for the recipe...it''s my fav...
Tarla Dalal
Dec. 10, 2010, 10:50 p.m.
Your are Welcome Ghousia.
