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Mulligatawny

This quick and easy recipe creates a comforting Mulligatawny soup featuring tender chicken, aromatic curry spices, and a hint of sweetness from brown sugar and tartness from Granny Smith apple. Cooked in a single pot, it's thickened slightly and finished with half-and-half for a rich, flavorful dish perfect for a cozy meal.
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Cook Time 16 minutes
Total Time 16 minutes
Course lunch/dinner
Cuisine Indian
Servings 8 people
Calories 884.7 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Large Pot or Dutch Oven For cooking the soup
  • 1 Wooden Spoon or Spatula For stirring
  • 1 Knife For prepping chicken and apple
  • 1 Cutting Board For prepping ingredients

Ingredients
  

Main

  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 1 boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into small bite-size pieces
  • 3 cloves garlic finely minced
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 heaping tablespoon curry powder
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 cups half-and-half can also use milk or coconut milk
  • 1 heaping tablespoon brown sugar or to taste
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 Granny Smith apple

Instructions
 

  • Add the butter to a pot over medium heat and let it melt. Add the chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden. Add the garlic and onions and cook, stirring, for a couple of minutes. Sprinkle the flour over the chicken and onion mixture and stir to combine. Stir in the curry powder and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Pour in the chicken broth and stir to combine; cook for another minute to thicken. Add the half-and-half, brown sugar and some salt and pepper and cook for 5 more minutes.
  • Meanwhile, peel and dice the apple. Add the apples to the pot and cook for another 5 minutes. Taste, adjust the seasonings and serve!

Notes

Ensure the chicken is browned properly before adding aromatics to build flavor depth. When adding flour and curry powder, cook them for a minute or two, stirring constantly, to toast the flour and 'bloom' the curry spices, enhancing their aroma and flavor before adding liquid. Whisk vigorously when adding broth to prevent lumps from the flour. The half-and-half adds richness, but milk or coconut milk offer lighter or dairy-free alternatives respectively. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, and brown sugar; the apple adds a pleasant tartness which balances sweetness. Don't overcook the apple if you prefer some texture.