One Pot Mulligatawny Soup recipe | Spoon Fork Bacon (2024)

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Our One Pot Mulligatawny Soup recipe is packed with flavor. It's creamy and silky, and so filling. We topped our Chicken Mulligatawny recipe with rice, golden raisins, and cilantro.

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Today we have a delicious and filling Chicken Mulligatawny soup recipe for you! If some of you are still scratching your head, let’s just say it was popularized by THIS guy, as one of his most prized soups (best episode ever, right?!). I think it’s pretty great that Mulligatawny soup has such a hilarious appearance on Seinfeld. If you’ve never had it before that needs to change! I’ve had mulligatawny a number of times and each time I’ve had it, it’s been totally different. There are a TON of different ways you can prepare it. Our Mulligatawny recipe is naturally our favorite way!

What is Mulligatawny Soup?

Mulligatawny is a soup that originated in south India. The soup consists of stock and coconut milk to give it it’s creamy texture, and is then flavored with a lot of earthy spices like curry, turmeric, and paprika. It’s usually a beautiful yellow color from the curry and turmeric.

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How to make Mulligatawny Soup?

For our recipe, we first sauté the vegetables. After they are done cooking we add the rest of the soup ingredients together in one pot and simmer for 30 -40 minutes. Then we blend everything together so it’s silky smooth. Once we have ladled the soup into bowls we garnish them with chicken, rice, cilantro, and raisins.

What is Mulligatawny soup made of?

There are a lot of ingredients that go into Chicken Mulligatawny soup because it has a lot of flavor. In our recipe, the base of the soup consists of:

  • chicken stock
  • coconut milk
  • lentils

Here are the vegetables we use in our recipe:

  • onion
  • celery
  • carrot
  • jalapeno
  • garlic
  • fresh ginger
  • apples
  • tomatoes

The spices used vary significantly. The spices we like to use to flavor our Mulligatawny soup are:

  • curry
  • cumin
  • smoked paprika
  • cinnamon
  • turmeric
  • cardamom
  • black pepper
  • thyme

Does Mulligatawny soup freeze well?

Yes. The best way to do it with our recipe is to freeze the soup prior to garnish. It is best for the garnishes to be fresh and not frozen. Store the pureed soup in an airtight container in the freezer for up to three months.

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Our One Pot Mulligatawny Soup recipe is packed with flavor. It's creamy and silky, and so filling. We topped our Chicken Mulligatawny recipe with rice, golden raisins, and cilantro.

Prep Time: 30 minutes mins

Cook Time: 1 hour hr

Servings: 6

INGREDIENTS

  • ¼ cup (½ stick) unsalted butter
  • 1 yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 ribs celery, diced
  • 1 medium carrot, peeled and diced
  • 1 red jalapeno, seeded and diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, peeled and minced
  • 2 small apples, peeled, cored and diced
  • 1 roma tomato, seeded and diced
  • 2 ½ teaspoons curry powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon turmeric
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom
  • ¼ teaspoon cracked black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon minced thyme
  • ½ cup red or yellow lentils (uncooked)
  • 3 cups chicken stock
  • cup coconut milk
  • salt to and extra black pepper to taste

toppings and garnish

  • cooked jasmine rice
  • roasted and shredded chicken breast
  • golden raisins
  • cilantro, roughly chopped

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Place a large pot over medium-high heat and melt butter. Add onion, celery, carrot, and jalapeno and sauté for 5 minutes. Add garlic, ginger, apples, and tomato and continue to sauté for an additional 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

  • Add all the spices, thyme and lentils to the pot and sauté for 3 minutes. Add stock and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium, medium-low and simmer mixture for about 30 to 40 minutes or until lentils have cooked through.

  • Pour mixture into a blender or using and immersion blender, puree until smooth.

  • Pour mixture back into the pot and simmer for 2 minutes. Stir in coconut milk and adjust seasonings.

  • To serve: Place about ½ cup of rice at the bottom of each bowl and top with a ladle of soup. Top soup with shredded chicken, a sprinkle of raisins and finally the cilantro. Season with freshly cracked black pepper. Serve.

Calories: 265kcal Carbohydrates: 26g Protein: 9g Fat: 15g Saturated Fat: 10g Cholesterol: 24mg Sodium: 198mg Potassium: 528mg Fiber: 7g Sugar: 9g Vitamin A: 2270IU Vitamin C: 12mg Calcium: 49mg Iron: 3mg

CUISINE: Indian

KEYWORD: one pot, soup

COURSE: dinner, lunch

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  1. One Pot Mulligatawny Soup recipe | Spoon Fork Bacon (11)Elizabeth Jean

    Incredible

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  2. One Pot Mulligatawny Soup recipe | Spoon Fork Bacon (12)Amy

    One Pot Mulligatawny Soup recipe | Spoon Fork Bacon (13)
    I have made this recipe several times now. We love it! I’m serving this to guests tomorrow evening, it’s that good and you really can’t mess it up. Thank you!

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  3. One Pot Mulligatawny Soup recipe | Spoon Fork Bacon (14)Kathleen Johnsen

    One Pot Mulligatawny Soup recipe | Spoon Fork Bacon (15)
    I love it. Kids love it. I need to start doubling it!

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    • One Pot Mulligatawny Soup recipe | Spoon Fork Bacon (16)Jenny Park

      Oh yay! So glad to hear that!

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  4. One Pot Mulligatawny Soup recipe | Spoon Fork Bacon (17)Dana

    One Pot Mulligatawny Soup recipe | Spoon Fork Bacon (18)
    I made this last night with leftover rotisserie chicken. Loved it!

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  5. One Pot Mulligatawny Soup recipe | Spoon Fork Bacon (19)jen

    Hi. Is the coconut milk the type in a can typically used in soups or the drinking kind that usually comes in cartons near the milk in the dairy aisle?

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    • One Pot Mulligatawny Soup recipe | Spoon Fork Bacon (20)Jenny Park

      It’s the canned kind, typically used in soup!

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  6. One Pot Mulligatawny Soup recipe | Spoon Fork Bacon (21)Marry

    One Pot Mulligatawny Soup recipe | Spoon Fork Bacon (22)
    Oh lala, Yummy! I love this soup. Used 2 T coconut oil instead of butter, (picky boyfriend) and a purple carrot from the farmer’s market so my soup came out a kind of burgundy color. So good. Big Thank You for this recipe.

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  7. One Pot Mulligatawny Soup recipe | Spoon Fork Bacon (23)Julie Lovell

    Never had or heard of anything like this! I love yellow curry though so this is definitely pinned for future use!

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  8. One Pot Mulligatawny Soup recipe | Spoon Fork Bacon (24)Luci Parker

    U must be reading my mind I was just going to ask u if u had a recipe for Mulligatawny soup and VOILA I didn’t have to ask Thank you so much I lost mine somewhere along the line

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  9. One Pot Mulligatawny Soup recipe | Spoon Fork Bacon (25)Janet

    One Pot Mulligatawny Soup recipe | Spoon Fork Bacon (26)
    Made this with leftover lamb meat and gravy. Spicing was perfect! It was a big hit. Thanks for sharing

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What is mulligatawny soup made of? ›

It's basically a curry soup, most often made with chicken, vegetables, apples, and rice. Not only is it absolutely delicious, it's the perfect example of how one culture acquires food from another and adapts it to their own taste.

How many carbs are in Mulligatawny soup? ›

Heinz Mulligatawny Soup (0.5 can) contains 17g total carbs, 16g net carbs, 3.8g fat, 3.8g protein, and 116 calories.

What is chicken mulligatawny soup Wikipedia? ›

Mulligatawny (/ˌmʌlɪɡəˈtɔːni/) is a soup which originated from South Indian cuisine. The name originates from the Tamil words miḷagu (மிளகு 'black pepper'), and taṇṇi (தண்ணி, 'water'); literally, "pepper-water". It is related to the dish rasam. Main ingredients commonly include chicken, mutton, and lentils.

What country is mulligatawny soup from? ›

Although considered an Indian soup, Mulligatawny Mughlai soup is part Indian and part British. This soup got invented during colonial rule when the British kept requesting the soup as the first course. Originally this soup was just a thin sauce. But it bulks with vegetables and meat to suit British taste over time.

Does mulligatawny soup contain meat? ›

Some mulligatawny soups contain rice or noodles, some are made vegetarian, but traditionally it should have a meat base (like chicken or mutton).

Can you eat soup everyday? ›

What Experts Say. "The concept of eating soup to lose weight has spanned decades, but experts say an all-soup diet lacks nutrients and is not sustainable. They do agree it can be smart to eat vegetable-packed soups for some meals, though, as these are filling, nutrient-dense, and low in calories."

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How much fat is in mulligatawny soup? ›

How to burn 277 calories that come from Mulligatawny Soup, Mulligatawany Soup?
Value per per serving% Daily Values
Fat15.3 g23%
Cholesterol0 mg0%
VITAMINS
Vitamin A797.7 mcg17%
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What is the national soup of USA? ›

In the U.S., gumbo is the top national soup, a thick spicy soup from Louisiana. Clam chowder is another.

What is mulligatawny in english? ›

a curry-flavored soup of East Indian origin, made with chicken or meat stock.

What is Heinz mulligatawny soup? ›

Heinz Mulligatawny Soup has been made to our own special recipe and with a blend of the finest ingredients. Enjoy a quick and delicious meal with Heinz Mulligatawny Soup. Packed with beef and peppered with fragrant curry spices and rice - this is one recipe that is an exciting combination of our finest ingredients.

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British Dictionary definitions for mulligatawny

mulligatawny. / (ˌmʌlɪɡəˈtɔːnɪ) / noun. a curry-flavoured soup of Anglo-Indian origin, made with meat stock.

What is the national soup of the United States? ›

Then there are the soups that are considered national soups. In the U.S., gumbo is the top national soup, a thick spicy soup from Louisiana. Clam chowder is another. France is into soup in a major way.

What is the national soup of England? ›

Windsor soup or Brown Windsor soup is a British soup. While commonly associated with the Victorian and Edwardian eras, the practice of calling it 'Brown Windsor' did not emerge until at least the 1920s, and the name was usually associated with low-quality brown soup of uncertain ingredients.

Is Heinz mulligatawny soup good for you? ›

Heinz Mulligatawny Soup

Said to have more health benefits than chicken, this classic mulligatawny soup certainly seems more appealing giving 1 of your 5 a day. Although, on closer examination it has a high salt and sugar content, this won't bode well if you're watching your weight.

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