Best 7 Eastern Style Mulligatawny Soup Recipes

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image

Mulligatawny soup is a delightful and flavorful dish that encapsulates the essence of Eastern cuisine. Originating in South India, this soup has garnered global recognition for its unique blend of spices, vegetables, and meat. The name "Mulligatawny" stems from the Tamil words "milag", meaning pepper, and "thunni", meaning water, alluding to the soup's characteristic spicy and soupy nature.

This article presents a collection of authentic Eastern-style Mulligatawny soup recipes that capture the essence of this beloved dish. Each recipe is meticulously crafted to retain the traditional flavors while offering variations to suit diverse preferences. From the classic chicken-based Mulligatawny soup to vegetarian and vegan alternatives, this article has something for every palate.

Dive into the vibrant flavors of the Eastern-style Mulligatawny soup, where aromatic spices dance harmoniously with fresh vegetables, tender meat, and a rich coconut milk broth. Embark on a culinary journey that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

THE BEST MULLIGATAWNY SOUP RECIPE



The Best Mulligatawny Soup Recipe image

Provided by Victor

Categories     Soup

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 17

6 chicken thighs ((about 1 lb total, skinless, boneless, cut into 1/2-inch cubes; see notes for substitutions))
1/2 cup yellow onions (chopped)
2 celery stalks (chopped)
2 small carrots (diced)
1 leek (thinly sliced (white part only))
1/2 stick butter ((unsalted))
2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
2 tsp mild curry powder (or medium / hot for more burn in your mouth)
5 cups chicken stock ((or chicken broth))
1/2 apple (cored and finely chopped)
1/4 cup white rice
Salt (to taste)
Freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
1/8 tsp dried thyme
1 cup heavy cream (heated (optional))
Chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Saute onions, celery, leek, carrots, and butter in a large pot over medium heat until they start to soften, about 8-10 minutes.
  • Add the flour and the curry, and cook over medium heat for 5 more minutes.
  • Add the chicken broth, mix well, and bring to a boil. Simmer for about 30 minutes.
  • Add the apple, rice, chicken, salt, pepper, nutmeg and thyme. Simmer for 15 minutes, or until the rice is done.
  • When serving, add heated cream (optionally) and chopped fresh parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 692 kcal, Carbohydrate 30 g, Protein 43 g, Fat 44 g, SaturatedFat 24 g, Cholesterol 282 mg, Sodium 746 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 11 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CHICKEN MULLIGATAWNY SOUP



Chicken Mulligatawny Soup image

Provided by A Family Feast

Categories     soup

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
1 ½ pounds chicken thighs, trimmed and cut into bit sized pieces
7 tablespoons butter
1 cup onion, diced
2 cups celery, diced
3 cups carrots, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 tablespoon fresh garlic, minced
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon mild curry powder
1 teaspoon garam masala
1 teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon dry thyme
½ teaspoon white pepper
1 teaspoon kosher salt (adjust amount depending on how salty your chicken stock is)
2 quarts chicken stock, homemade if possible
1 cup dry basmati or white rice
Two large Granny Smith apples, cored, peeled and cut into bite sized pieces
1 cup heavy cream

Steps:

  • In a large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, add 1 tablespoon of the olive oil over medium high heat and once hot, add half of the chicken and brown, 4-5 minutes. Remove to a bowl. Repeat with rest of oil and chicken then remove to the same bowl.
  • Add the butter and once melted, add the onion, celery and carrots. Stir with a wooden spoon, scraping the brown bits on the pan bottom.
  • Cook for four minutes then add garlic and cook for one more minute.
  • Lower heat to medium and add the flour, curry, garam masala, cumin, thyme, pepper and salt if using and stir and cook for three minutes.
  • Add half the stock and stir to thicken. Add remaining stock and the rice. Stir to combine.
  • Bring to a boil, lower heat to low, cover and cook 15 minutes.
  • Remove cover, bring heat to medium and add apples and cooked chicken and cook 5-10 minutes until apples are tender.
  • Stir in cream and remove from heat and serve.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 bowl, Calories 358 calories, Sugar 10 g, Sodium 578.1 mg, Fat 18.9 g, SaturatedFat 9.1 g, TransFat 0.2 g, Carbohydrate 35.3 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 12.2 g, Cholesterol 61.7 mg

CHICKEN MULLIGATAWNY SOUP



Chicken Mulligatawny Soup image

Slip your spoon into this curry-scented chicken mulligatawny soup and prepare for a taste explosion. It's so EASY to make and is the ultimate one-bowl meal.

Provided by Elise Bauer

Categories     Soup     1-Pot     Comfort Food

Time 1h5m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 large onion, chopped (about 2 cups)
2 ribs celery, chopped (about 1 cup)
2 carrots, chopped (about 1 cup)
2 bay leaves
4 teaspoons curry powder
1 1/4 pound (570 g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs, trimmed of visible fat
2 cups (475 ml) chicken stock
2 cups (475 ml) water
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt (or 1 teaspoon sea salt)
1/4 cup uncooked basmati rice
2 tart apples, cored, peeled, and chopped (about 2 cups)
1/4 (60 ml) cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup (60 ml) plain yogurt, for garnish
1 tablespoon minced chives, for garnish

Steps:

  • Add the rice and apples: Add the rice and the chopped apples to the soup. Return to a simmer on high heat, then lower the heat to maintain a low simmer. Cover and cook for 15 minutes, or until the rice is cooked through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 368 kcal, Carbohydrate 24 g, Cholesterol 140 mg, Fiber 4 g, Protein 28 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Sodium 679 mg, Sugar 10 g, Fat 19 g, ServingSize Serves 4 to 6, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

MULLIGATAWNY SOUP



Mulligatawny Soup image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 to 6 first-course servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 large Spanish onion, chopped
6 cloves garlic, finely chopped
3 tablespoons finely chopped peeled, fresh ginger
1/2 jalapeno, stemmed, seeded, and chopped
1 tablespoon ground coriander
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons ground turmeric
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 3/4 cups red or pink lentils
9 cups chicken broth, homemade or low-sodium canned
3 tablespoons minced fresh coriander (cilantro) leaves, plus 12 sprigs
1 cup unsweetened canned coconut milk
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice, plus lemon wedges for garnish
2 teaspoons kosher salt
Freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Heat the butter in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the onion, garlic, ginger, and jalapeno and cook, stirring, until browned, about 12 minutes. Lower the heat to medium, stir in the coriander, cumin, and turmeric, cook until fragrant, stirring, for 45 seconds. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute more.
  • Pour in the broth and bring to a boil while whisking constantly. Add the lentils to the thickened broth, lower the heat, and simmer, covered, until very tender, about 45 minutes. Remove from the heat and allow to cool.
  • When the lentil mixture has cooled, stir in the cilantro. Working in batches, transfer the mixture to a blender and puree until smooth, or puree with an immersion blender. Return the puree to the pot and reheat over medium heat.
  • Whisk the coconut milk, lemon juice, salt, and season with pepper to taste. Divide among warm soup bowls and garnish with the coriander sprigs. Serve immediately with the lemon wedges.
  • Cook's Note: If making the soup in advance, adjust it's consistency when re-heating with water or broth, since it has a tendency to thicken as it sits.
  • Copyright 2001 Television Food Network, G.P. All rights reserved

MULLIGATAWNY SOUP



Mulligatawny Soup image

Liz and Kurt Gruber of Bellevue, Washington, write: "We really enjoyed the mulligatawny soup we had at Shamiana in nearby Kirkland. Could you get the recipe?"

Categories     Soup/Stew     Milk/Cream     Chicken     Garlic     Onion     Appetizer     Sauté     Lentil     Winter     Bon Appétit     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 8 first-course or 4 main-course servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/4 cup vegetable oil
3 cups chopped onions (about 1 pound)
5 garlic cloves, chopped
1 1/2 tablespoons garam masala
1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander
1 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 bay leaves
2 cups dried red lentils
8 cups low-salt chicken broth
2 cups diced cooked chicken
1 cup canned unsweetened coconut milk
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 cups cooked basmati rice
Lemon wedges

Steps:

  • Heat vegetable oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Add onions and cook until golden brown, stirring frequently, about 15 minutes. Add garlic and sauté 2 minutes. Add garam masala and next 4 ingredients; stir 1 minute. Add lentils; stir until coated. Add chicken broth. Bring soup to boil; reduce heat to medium and simmer until lentils are very tender, about 20 minutes. Discard bay leaves.
  • Working in batches, puree soup in blender until smooth. Return to pot. Stir in chicken, coconut milk, and lemon juice. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Divide rice among bowls. Pour soup over. Garnish with lemon wedges; serve.

EASTERN-STYLE MULLIGATAWNY SOUP



Eastern-Style Mulligatawny Soup image

This is the recipe from Shalimar Restaurant in Albany, NY. It is amazing. Enjoy this soup with some vegetable samosas and cheese naan bread. As with most soups, the longer you cook it, the more flavorful it is. Also, this soup is better when its a little thicker rather than watery.

Provided by Pantaloons

Categories     Soup

Time 1h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

water to cover
1 cup dried split peas
4 cups water, or more as needed
¾ teaspoon ground turmeric
½ teaspoon ground dried chile pepper
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
½ teaspoon minced garlic
½ teaspoon cumin seeds

Steps:

  • Pour enough water over split peas in a large bowl to cover by at least 1 inch; soak at least 30 minutes.
  • Drain split peas and transfer to a large pot. Pour 4 cups water over the split peas. Stir turmeric, ground dried chile pepper, and salt into the water; bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer, adding more water as needed to thin, until split peas are tender, 30 to 40 minutes.
  • Stir lemon juice and tomato paste into the split pea mixture; increase heat to medium and cook until the mixture thickens, about 10 minutes more.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Fry garlic and cumin seeds in hot oil until the garlic browns, about 5 minutes; stir into the soup.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 139.7 calories, Carbohydrate 21.6 g, Fat 2.7 g, Fiber 8.7 g, Protein 8.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 445.2 mg, Sugar 3.4 g

MULLIGATAWNY SOUP - WORLD CLASS (EAST INDIAN)



Mulligatawny Soup - World Class (East Indian) image

Direct from the most famous soup vender in New York City USA. Every once in a while one should devote themselves to making something spectacular. For me it's this soup recipe. The recipe's long and a bit time consuming but I guarantee you the taste is so good, it'll make your knees buckle.

Provided by Mr. Sauce

Categories     Chowders

Time 5h30m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 21

4 liters water
6 cups chicken stock
2 medium potatoes
2 carrots
2 stalks celery & tops
2 cups eggplants
1 medium onion
1 cup frozen corn
2/3 cup roasted red pepper
1/2 cup tomato sauce
1/2 cup pistachios
1/2 cup roasted cashews
1/2 cup Italian parsley
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup butter
3 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon thyme
1 dash oregano
1 dash fresh nutmeg

Steps:

  • In a very large soup pot combine water and chicken stock.
  • Peel and slice potatoes and carrots.
  • Peel and dice eggplant, and onion into 1/4 inch cubes.
  • Finely chop roasted pepper and parsley.
  • Add prepared vegetables and all remaining ingredients to pot.
  • Stir to combine and bring to a boil over med/high heat.
  • Reduce heat to low and slow simmer uncovered for 4-5 hours, or until soup has reduce in volume by half. (It should be thick and brownish in colour and the consistancy of chili).
  • Stir often as soup starts to become thicker.
  • When nuts have softened, soup is ready.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 314.4, Fat 15.7, SaturatedFat 5.5, Cholesterol 20.6, Sodium 628.5, Carbohydrate 36.6, Fiber 4.8, Sugar 11.8, Protein 10.2

Tips:

  • Mise en Place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all your ingredients and equipment ready. This will help you stay organized and ensure that you don't miss anything.
  • Toast the Spices: Toasting the spices in oil before adding them to the soup will help to release their flavors and aromas.
  • Use Fresh Ingredients: Whenever possible, use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. This includes fresh vegetables, herbs, and spices.
  • Don't Overcook the Vegetables: The vegetables should be cooked until they are tender but still have a slight crunch.
  • Simmer the Soup: Simmering the soup for at least 30 minutes will help to develop the flavors and meld the ingredients together.
  • Adjust the Seasoning to Taste: Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning to your liking. You may need to add more salt, pepper, or other spices.
  • Serve with Accompaniments: Serve the soup with accompaniments such as rice, naan bread, or yogurt.

Conclusion:

Mulligatawny soup is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a great way to use up leftover chicken or vegetables, and it can be easily adapted to suit your own taste preferences. Whether you are looking for a hearty meal or a light and refreshing soup, mulligatawny is a great choice.

Related Topics