Tibetan Cheese Soup (Churu) Vegetarian

Ingredients

• 1/2 onion, chopped
• oil (for frying)
• 1 tomato
• 1 jalapeno
• 2 tablespoons blue cheese
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic, chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh ginger, chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon ground sichuan pepper
• 5 cups water
• 1/4 cup cornstarch

Directions

1. 1

   Fry the onion in oil until brown and soft.

2. 2

   Add the paprika, garlic and ginger and fry briefly.

3. 3

   Add the chili, stir, then turn the heat down and add the cheese.

4. 4

   When the cheese has melted, add the tomato and water.

5. 5

   Mix the cornstarch in a 1/4 cup of water and pour into the soup while stirring.

6. 6

   Bring to the boil while stirring.

7. 7

   Remove from the heat as soon as the soup had thickened.

8. 8

   Serve with bread or tsampa.