Description
This Mulligatawny Soup is a rich, hearty, and flavor-packed dish with curry spices, creamy broth, vegetables, rice, and optional chicken. A classic Indian-British fusion recipe, it’s nourishing, cozy, and versatile—perfect for chilly winter meals and easily made vegetarian or vegan.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon butter or oil
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 carrot, diced
- 1 stalk celery, diced
- 1 apple, peeled and chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon curry powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1/4 cup white rice
- 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded (optional)
- 1/2 cup coconut milk or heavy cream
- Juice of half a lemon
- Fresh parsley or cilantro, for garnish
Optional additions: diced tomatoes, red lentils, cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrot, and celery. Cook 5–6 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook 1 more minute.
- Spice It Up: Stir in curry powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Toast 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add Apple & Broth: Stir in chopped apple and pour in broth. Bring to a gentle boil.
- Add Rice & Simmer: Add rice, reduce heat, and simmer uncovered 20 minutes, until rice and vegetables are tender.
- Blend or Leave Chunky: Use an immersion blender to puree part of the soup for creaminess, or leave chunky for rustic style.
- Finish: Stir in chicken (if using), coconut milk or cream, and lemon juice. Simmer 5 more minutes.
- Serve: Ladle into bowls, garnish with parsley or cilantro, and serve hot with naan or crusty bread.
Notes
- Toast spices in fat before adding liquid for maximum flavor.
- Use full-fat coconut milk for richness without dairy.
- Add lentils for more protein and creaminess.
- For lighter soup, skip chicken and reduce cream.
- Add ginger or turmeric for a healing boost.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup, Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian-British Fusion
Keywords: Mulligatawny Soup, Indian soup recipe, curry soup, creamy lentil soup, healthy yellow soup, winter soup recipe