Mulligatawny soup

Mulligatawny soup is a soup of Anglo-Indian origin, traditionally containing chicken, lamb, or beef stock, rice, vegetables, and spices such as tamarind, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and turmeric. The name comes from the Tamil word for "pepper water".

The soup was brought to England by workers from the British East India Company in the 18th century. It became a popular dish in Victorian England, and recipes for it were published in many cookbooks of the period.

The soup fell out of fashion in the 20th century, but has experienced a revival in recent years. Modern recipes often omit the meat and rice, and instead focus on the spices and vegetables. This change reflects the increasing popularity of Indian cuisine in the West.

Advice

When making mulligatawny soup, it's important to take your time and pay attention to the details. Start by sautéing the onions and garlic in butter until they are golden and fragrant. Then add the spices and let them simmer until they become aromatic. Add the diced vegetables, such as carrots, celery, and potatoes, and simmer until they are just tender. The last step is to add the stock, bring it to a boil, reduce the heat, and let the soup simmer until it is thick and flavorful. Garnish with fresh cilantro leaves, if desired. Enjoy!

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Mulligatawny Soup

4/5 - 629 votes

• lime juice
• salt
• masoor dal
• chicken thigh
• curry powder
• turmeric
• coconut milk
• apple
• onion
• cumin seed
• cayenne pepper
• vegetable oil
• ginger
• tomato paste
• brown mustard seed
• carrot
• celery
• all purpose flour
• chicken broth
• garlic

 

Slow-Cooker Mulligatawny Soup

4/5 - 202 votes

• lime juice
• masoor dal
• chicken thigh
• salt
• curry powder
• turmeric
• coconut cream
• apple
• cumin seed
• cayenne pepper
• vegetable oil
• ginger
• tomato paste
• brown mustard seed
• carrot
• celery
• chicken broth
• garlic

 

Chicken Mulligatawny Soup

4.4/5 - 15 votes

• pepper
• salt
• red lentil
• green onion
• jalapeño
• light coconut milk
• cilantro
• chicken breast
• curry powder
• ginger
• apple
• chicken broth
• garlic

 

Mulligatawny Soup

4/5 - 21 votes

• pigeon pea
• chicken
• coriander
• cumin seed
• garam masala
• black pepper
• bay leaf
• turmeric
• coriander
• lemon juice
• vegetable
• onion
• vegetable oil
• garlic
• chicken stock
• basmati rice

 

Mulligatawny Soup

5/5 - 5 votes

• coconut milk
• water
• olive
• curry powder
• onion
• chicken thigh
• apple
• cumin
• cumin
• cayenne pepper
• curry powder
• black pepper
• garlic
• basmati rice
• chicken stock
• butter
• bay leaf
• carrot
• celery
• garlic
• salt
• parsley
• lime juice
• salt

 

Creamy Mulligatawny Soup

5/5 - 1 votes

• all purpose flour
• apple
• onion
• potato
• thyme
• chicken
• olive oil
• yellow curry
• salt
• almond breeze almondmilk cashewmilk
• carrot
• celery
• chicken broth
• avocado
• cilantro
• lime
• radish
• salt

 

Mulligatawny Soup Recipe

5/5 - 1 votes

• cilantro
• greek yogurt
• salt
• red pepper flake
• chicken thigh
• curry powder
• apple
• celery
• ginger
• carrot
• onion
• plum tomato
• sweet potato
• red lentil
• coriander seed
• cumin seed
• mustard seed
• vegetable oil
• garlic
• chicken broth

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