Jun 09 2026
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Mulligatawny Soup Recipe

Inspired by Jarocho
Time45m
Serves6

Make Mulligatawny Soup Recipe in just 45m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Base Vegetables

Spices

Broth and Protein

Vegetables and Legumes

Finishing Touches

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Chop the base vegetables

    Finely chop the onion, carrot, celery, and garlic. Set aside.

  2. 2

    Prepare other vegetables

    Dice the potato and green apple. Rinse the red lentils under cold water. Set all prepared ingredients aside.

Cooking

  1. 3

    Sauté the base vegetables

    In a large pot, heat 2 tablespoons of oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, carrot, celery, and garlic. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are soft and the onion is translucent.

  2. 4

    Add spices

    Stir in the curry powder, garam masala, turmeric, salt, and black pepper. Cook for another 2 minutes until fragrant.

  3. 5

    Combine broth and protein

    Pour in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a boil. Add the shredded chicken, diced potato, green apple, and rinsed lentils. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook uncovered for 20 minutes.

  4. 6

    Incorporate spinach

    Add the fresh spinach to the pot and stir until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.

  5. 7

    Finish the soup

    Stir in the coconut milk, lemon juice, and chopped cilantro. Cook for an additional 5 minutes to heat through.

Serving

  1. 8

    Serve hot

    Ladle the Mulligatawny soup into bowls and garnish with extra cilantro if desired. Enjoy your warm, flavorful soup!

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