Recipe

Mulligatawny Soup

Name: Mulligatawny Soup
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 70 min
Total time: 100 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 ¼ cups boneless, skinless chicken thighs; 1 teaspoon kosher salt, or more to taste; 1 tablespoon curry powder; 1 teaspoon garam masala; ½ teaspoon ground cumin; ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; ¼ teaspoon ground mustard; ¼ teaspoon ground coriander; ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon finely grated fresh ginger; 1 large yellow onion, diced; 2 carrots, diced; 2 stalks celery, diced; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 1 cup cubed Yukon Gold potatoes; ½ cup seeded and diced tomato; 2 small Granny Smith apples - peeled, cored, and diced; ½ cup dry red lentils; 1 bay leaf; 1 teaspoon tamarind paste; 6 cups chicken broth; 3 tablespoons coconut cream (Optional); ½ cup plain Greek yogurt, or to taste; ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro, or to taste; ¼ cup sliced green onion, or to taste; 1 pinch red pepper flakes, or to taste

I'm showing you my take on what is considered one of the world's greatest soups. Which was invented, I hear, because British soldiers in India weren't able to start a meal without soup. This is incredibly hearty, savory, and comforting, and something that should be on every soup lover's bucket list. Serve with naan.

Prep 30mCook 70mTotal 100mServes 6

Ingredients

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Instructions

1
Gather all ingredients.ALLRECIPES / DIANA CHISTRUGA
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Melt butter and oil in a soup pot over medium-high heat. Add chicken thighs and season with salt; let brown for 4 to 5 minutes. Flip and brown on opposite side, 4 to 5 minutes more.ALLRECIPES / DIANA CHISTRUGA
3
While chicken browns, combine curry powder, garam masala, cumin, black pepper, ground mustard, coriander, and cayenne in a small bowl.ALLRECIPES / DIANA CHISTRUGA
4
Remove browned chicken from the pot and transfer to a plate to cool enough to handle; roughly chop or shred.ALLRECIPES / DIANA CHISTRUGA
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While chicken cools, reduce heat to medium and add spice blend to pot; cook and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add garlic and ginger; cook and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add onions, carrots, and celery. Season with salt and cook, stirring, until onions turn translucent, 3 to 4 minutes.ALLRECIPES / DIANA CHISTRUGA
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Stir in tomato paste and continue to cook for 3 minutes more.ALLRECIPES / DIANA CHISTRUGA
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Stir in potatoes, tomatoes, and apples. Add red lentils, bay leaf, and tamarind paste.ALLRECIPES / DIANA CHISTRUGA
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Pour in chicken broth, stir, and raise heat to high; add coconut cream. Bring to a simmer. Stir and reduce heat to medium-low. Let simmer, stirring occasionally, for about 30 minutes.ALLRECIPES / DIANA CHISTRUGA
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Stir chopped chicken and any accumulated juices into the soup. Continue to let simmer, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are fully cooked, lentils are tender, and soup has thickened, 20 to 30 minutes more. Taste and adjust as needed.ALLRECIPES / DIANA CHISTRUGA
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Serve in warm bowls topped with Greek yogurt, cilantro, and scallions. Sprinkle with red chili flakes.ALLRECIPES / DIANA CHISTRUGA

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