Description
Mulligatawny Soup is a delightful fusion of British and Indian flavors, perfect for warming your soul on chilly evenings. This comforting dish features tender chicken, aromatic spices, and creamy coconut milk, creating a rich and satisfying experience in every bowl. Whether you’re enjoying a cozy night in or hosting friends for dinner, this easy-to-make soup is sure to impress. Packed with vegetables and nutrients, it’s not just a meal but a celebration of flavor that can be customized to suit your palate. Serve alongside crusty bread or steamed rice for a complete dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless chicken (breast or thighs, sliced into thin strips)
- 1 quart chicken broth
- 1/2 cup uncooked white rice
- 1 small onion (chopped)
- 2 ribs celery (chopped)
- 1 carrot (peeled and chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 14-ounce can coconut milk
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 2 teaspoons garam masala
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 3 tablespoons olive or coconut oil (divided usage)
- 1 sweet-tart apple (such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp, peeled)
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a stock pot over medium heat.
- Toss chicken strips with spices and flour, then brown in the pot until cooked through; remove and set aside.
- Add another tablespoon of oil to the pot; sauté onions, celery, carrots until soft. Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Bloom the spices by pushing vegetables aside, adding remaining oil, then stirring in garam masala and curry powder.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a gentle boil. Stir in rice and reduce heat; cover partially and cook for 15 minutes.
- Grate apple into the soup and return chicken to the pot; cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Lower heat and blend in coconut milk; stir well before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: British-Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg