Chhurpi Soup

Chhurpi Soup

Chhurpi Soup

Veg Contains dairy

A traditional Sikkimese soup made with local chhurpi cheese, vegetables, and spices, offering a warming and hearty dish perfect for cold weather.

Cuisines

Sikkimese

Best for

Lunch Dinner

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Recipe

Prep: 20 min Cook: 30 min Total: 50 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

Chhurpi 100 grams Chhurpi , dried cheese
butter 1 tablespoon Butter
Vegetable 1 cup Vegetable , mixed (carrots, beans, peas)
Onion 1 medium Onion , finely chopped
Garlic 2 cloves Garlic , minced
Ginger 1 inch Ginger , minced
Cumin 1 teaspoon Cumin , seeds
turmeric powder 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder
black pepper powder 1 teaspoon Black pepper powder
water 4 cups Water
salt Salt , to taste
Cilantro 2 tablespoons Cilantro , chopped

Instructions

  1. 1 Soak the chhurpi in warm water for about 15 minutes to soften it.
  2. 2 In a pot, melt the butter over medium heat and add cumin seeds. Let them splutter.
  3. 3 Add the chopped onion, garlic, and ginger to the pot and sauté until the onion turns translucent.
  4. 4 Stir in the mixed vegetables and cook for 2-3 minutes.
  5. 5 Add turmeric powder, black pepper powder, and salt. Mix well.
  6. 6 Pour in the water and bring it to a boil.
  7. 7 Once boiling, add the soaked chhurpi and reduce the heat to a simmer.
  8. 8 Let the soup simmer for about 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chhurpi is soft and the flavors are well combined.
  9. 9 Garnish with chopped coriander leaves before serving hot.

Tips

For added depth of flavor, you can also add a pinch of asafoetida when sautéing the onions.