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Vegetarian Mulligatawny Soup – vegetarian recipe
Stav Kogan

Vegetarian Mulligatawny Soup

A classic Anglo-Indian soup, this vegetarian Mulligatawny is a beautifully fragrant, light, and comforting bowl of goodness. It balances warm curry spices with the subtle sweetness of apple and celery, creating a mildly spicy broth that's both complex and incredibly easy to love,
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 cup
Calories: 118
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp (15 mL) coconut or olive oil
  • 1/2 onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp (15 mL) minced fresh ginger
  • 1 cup (250 mL) sliced celery
  • 1 tbsp (15 mL) tomato paste
  • 1 1/2 tsp (7 mL) curry powder
  • 1/4 tsp (1 mL) celery seeds
  • 1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt
  • 1/4 tsp (1 mL) black pepper
  • 4 cups (960 ml) (1 L) water
  • 1/4 cup (60 mL) white basmati rice
  • 1 apple, cored and diced
  • For a richer flavor, substitute the water with an equal amount of vegetable broth.
  • To make the soup creamier, stir in 1/2 cup / 120 mL of full-fat coconut milk during the last 5 minutes of cooking.
  • Boost the protein by adding 1/2 cup / 100 g (3.5 oz) of rinsed red lentils along with the rice. You may need to add an extra cup of liquid.

Method
 

  1. Heat the coconut or olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Add the diced onion, minced garlic, minced ginger, and sliced celery.
  3. Sauté for about 5 minutes, until the onion is soft and translucent. 2.
  4. Stir in the tomato paste, curry powder, celery seeds, salt, and black pepper.
  5. Cook for 3 minutes, stirring constantly to toast the spices and prevent scorching. 3.
  6. Pour in the water and add the basmati rice.
  7. Bring the mixture to a boil. 4.
  8. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 30 minutes, or until the rice is fully cooked and tender. 5.
  9. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
  10. Serve hot, garnished with the fresh diced apple.
  11. Adjust the spice level to your liking by adding a pinch of cayenne pepper or a finely minced chili with the other spices.

Nutrition

Calories: 118kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 4g

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