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Mulligatawny Soup

Mulligatawny Soup is an Indian dish that's warmly spiced, creamy, and hearty, layered with amazing flavor. It's easy to make at home & perfect for chilly winter days.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour 5 minutes
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: mulligatawny soup, mulligatawny soup recipe
Servings: 6 people

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 small sweet onion , diced
  • 2 stalks celery , diced
  • 1 large carrot , diced
  • 2 cloves garlic , minced
  • 1 tablespoon flour
  • 2 teaspoons Madras curry powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 6 ounce skinless boneless chicken breast , cut into very small cubes
  • 1/2 a sweet apple , cored and diced
  • 1/3 cup uncooked long grain white rice
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • Fresh chopped parsley , for garnish
  • Naan , for serving

Instructions

  • Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add 1 small diced onion, 2 stalks diced celery, and 1 large diced carrot and sauté until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in 2 cloves minced garlic and cook until fragrant, 20 seconds. Add 1 tablespoon flour, 2 teaspoons curry powder, and 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes. Cook, stirring, until no white patches of flour remain.
    Diced veggies in a pot with butter
  • Pour in 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth and combine. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a gentle simmer for 5 minutes.
    Pouring broth into a stock pot with sauteed veggies
  • Add in a 6 ounces small cubed chicken breast, 1/2 a diced sweet apple, 1/3 cup uncooked long grain white rice, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and 1/8 teaspoon dried thyme. Return to a boil, then reduce to a gentle bubble and simmer until the rice is tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
    Adding chicken to a pot with veggies
  • Just before serving, stir in 1/2 cup heavy cream and warm through.
    Adding heavy cream to soup in a stock pot
  • Serve with a sprinkle of chopped fresh parsley and enjoy warm naan!
    A bowl of mulligatawny soup with a piece of naan

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Nutrition

Calories: 237kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 51mg | Sodium: 238mg | Potassium: 445mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 2523IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 1mg