Mulligatawny Soup has a huge profile of flavor. This soup is sweet, savory, and creamy all at once. It is my new favorite comfort food! This dish is filled with unusual (yet amazing) ingredients such as carrots, apples, and raisins. All of the sweetness is offset by savory chunks of chicken and the smoky flavor of curry.
Ingredients in Mulligatawny Soup
Carrots and Onions – Carrots and onions get sautéed in butter to make up the flavor base for this soup. Curry Powder – Curry powder is a blend of spices including turmeric, ginger, coriander, cumin, and mustard seed. The main spice is turmeric, which gives it that famous bright yellow color. While curry powder is often used in conjunction with hot, peppery spices, the curry itself is not spicy. This Mulligatawny Soup, for example, has zero spice, so it is perfect for kids as well as adults who don’t love spice.Flour – The recipe calls for a few teaspoons of flour to help thicken the soup. However, if you are gluten intolerant, there are a few simple substitutions you can do. Firstly, you can opt to simply leave it out completely and just be sure to use heavy cream (not half and half). The cream will keep the soup thick. For other recommendations see our list of variations below. Chicken Broth – Chicken broth makes up the bulk of the broth for this soup. Green Apple – I think granny smith apples have the best flavor for this soup. Cooked Chicken – Use any chicken you have on hand. Shredded rotisserie chicken, cooked chicken breast, leftover grilled chicken, etc. White Rice – Put uncooked rice directly into the soup and it cooks with the soup. Golden Raisins – The golden raisins plump right up in the soup and make for the perfect juicy bite every time. Golden raisins are typically right next to regular raisins in the grocery store. Thyme – Just a pinch of thyme adds delicious herby flavor to this soup. Coconut Milk – Full-fat coconut milk gives this soup its irresistible creamy texture and flavor.
Variations
Serve this Mulligatawny Soup with naan bread and a side salad for a delicious dinner.Use chicken thighs instead of chicken breasts.Sauté a few minced garlic cloves with the carrots and onion for added flavor. Add two bay leaves during the first simmer, remove before serving. Instead of coconut milk, use heavy cream or half and half. Add celery in with the carrots and onions for more veggies.Use shrimp instead of chicken for a seafood mulligatawny. Use basmati rice or jasmine rice instead of white rice.Add some spice with a dash of cayenne pepper. Instead of using flour as a thickener, use arrowroot or potato starch (not cornstarch). However, instead of adding it at the first of the recipe, wait until the soup is done. If you feel you would like it thicker, follow the directions on the package for thickening soups. I would suggest mixing 1 tsp arrowroot with 2 tsp cold water together and adding it to the soup.
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