Tibetan Cheese Soup (Churu) Vegetarian

• 1/2 onion, chopped
• oil (for frying)
• 1 tomatoes
• 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

1. Fry the onion in oil until brown and soft.
2. Add the paprika, garlic and ginger and fry briefly.
3. Add the chili, stir, then turn the heat down and add the cheese.
4. When the cheese has melted, add the tomato and water.
5. Mix the cornstarch in a 1/4 cup of water and pour into the soup while stirring.
6. Bring to the boil while stirring.
7. Remove from the heat as soon as the soup had thickened.
8. Serve with bread or tsampa.

onion, oil, tomatoes, jalapeno, blue cheese, paprika, garlic, fresh ginger, ground sichuan pepper, water, cornstarch

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/tibetan-cheese-soup-churu-vegetarian-298589 (may not work)