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Mulligatawny Soup Recipe
Mulligatawny soup means "pepper water" with curry as the particular ingredient that gives this incredible dish such delicious flavor and distinctive character. This traditional preparation showcases how historical soup-making can create complex flavors through proper spice integration and cooking techniques. The pepper water translation reveals the soup's authentic origins while curry ingredients provide the distinctive taste that sets this dish apart. This incredible flavor comes from traditional spice combinations that create warming, satisfying results perfect for comfort food dining. The delicious character demonstrates how certain recipes achieve legendary status through exceptional taste and cultural significance in culinary history.
Mulligatawny soup means “pepper water,” and curry is the particular ingredient that gives this incredible dish such a delicious flavor, or so I’m told. This old recipe was given to me long ago.
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
1 hr 20 mins
Servings:
6
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Ingredients
½ cup chopped onion
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 carrot, diced
¼ cup butter
1 ½ tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons curry powder
4 cups chicken broth
½ apple, cored and chopped
¼ cup white rice
1 skinless, boneless chicken breast half – cut into cubes
1 pinch dried thyme
salt and ground black pepper to taste
½ cup heavy cream, heated
Directions
Gather all ingredients.
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Melt butter in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add onions, celery, and carrot and sauté until soft, 5 to 7 minutes. Add flour and curry, and cook 5 more minutes, stirring frequently.
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Add chicken broth, mix well, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for about 30 minutes. Add apple, rice, chicken, thyme, salt, and pepper. Simmer until rice is tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
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Just before serving, stir in hot cream.
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Serve and enjoy!
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Cook’s Note
You can use any variety of apple in this recipe, but I like to use a tart apple, such as Granny Smith. It holds its shape and balances the spices nicely.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 223 | Calories |
| 16g | Fat |
| 14g | Carbs |
| 7g | Protein |
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| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
| Calories 223 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 16g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat 10g | 48% |
| Cholesterol 62mg | 21% |
| Sodium 734mg | 32% |
| Total Carbohydrate 14g | 5% |
| Dietary Fiber 1g | 5% |
| Total Sugars 3g | |
| Protein 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin C 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium 38mg | 3% |
| Iron 1mg | 6% |
| Potassium 186mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
