Mulligatawny Soup

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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.

Submitted by Lise P
Updated on November 12, 2024
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A bowl of creamy Mulligatawny soup with chicken, celery, and carrots
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
1 hr 20 mins
Servings:
6
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 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

  1. Gather all ingredients.

    Ingredients to make Mulligatawny soup

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  2. 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.

    A large pot with onion, celery, carrots, butter, flour, and curry powder being stirred with a rubber spatula

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  3. 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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  4. Just before serving, stir in hot cream.

    A pot of creamy Mulligatawny soup

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  5. Serve and enjoy!

    A bowl of creamy Mulligatawny soup with chicken, celery, and carrots

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

223 Calories
16g Fat
14g Carbs
7g Protein
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.