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British-Style Chicken Mulligatawny Soup (Comforting & Flavorful)

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Mulligatawny soup is a popular and delicious Indian soup known for its distinct flavor and velvety texture. Learn how to make mulligatawny soup with step by step photos.

  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 6 Servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 Tablespoons Cooking Oil, I prefer Avocado Oil
  • 1 Medium Yellow Onion, diced
  • 4 Garlic Cloves, minced
  • 2 Tablespoons Fresh Minced Ginger
  • 2 Celery Stalks, chopped
  • 2 Large Carrots, peeled and sliced
  • 1 cup Broccoli, chopped into bite-size pieces
  • 1 Small Red Pepper, chopped into bite-size pieces
  • 1/2 cup Mushrooms, chopped into bite-size pieces
  • 1 Teaspoon Ground Turmeric
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Salt
  • 1/4 Teaspoon Pepper
  • 1.5lbs Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts or Thighs
  • 32oz (4 Cups) Chicken Broth
  • 1/2 cup Basmati Uncooked Rice
  • 3.4oz of Japanese Curry Roux Cubes (Half of a 7.8oz Box)
  • 12oz (1 1/2 Cup) Water
  • 1-14oz Can of Coconut Milk
  • 3/4 cup Golden Raisins/Sultanas
  • Juice of 1 Lime

Instructions

  1. Place a large pot or a Dutch oven over medium heat and let heat up for a minute or two then add the oil and onions. Let them cook for a couple of minutes until they start to become translucent. Add the garlic and ginger and cook for another 30 seconds to a minute.
  2. Add all of the chopped veggies except the mushroom and sauté for 2-3 minutes. Add mushrooms, turmeric,  salt, and pepper, and sauté for another minute.
  3. Add the chicken, chicken broth, rice, curry blocks, and water. Bring to a boil then simmer and stir occasionally for 25 minutes or so until the chicken is cooked through to 165F/74C and the rice is cooked.
  4. Take chicken out shred it add it back with coconut milk, sultanas, and juice of a lime. Let cook for another minute or two to combine. Let cool and store leftovers in an airtight container or freeze leftovers in souper cubes.
  • Author: Elizabeth Waterson
  • Prep Time: 15
  • Cook Time: 35
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Cook
  • Cuisine: Indian
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