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Creamy Mulligatawny Soup

A hearty British-Indian inspired curry chicken soup made dairy-free with almond milk. Loaded with tender chicken, carrots, Granny Smith apple, and shredded potato that naturally thickens the broth.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 portions
Course: Dinner, Soup
Cuisine: American, Indian
Calories: 358
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 large onion Chopped
  • 0.75 cup celery Chopped
  • 2 carrots Coarsely chopped, about 1 cup
  • 1 tbsp flour
  • 2 tbsp yellow curry powder
  • 6.5 cups chicken broth
  • 2.25 cups unsweetened almond milk or cashew milk blend
  • 1 large Granny Smith apple Peeled and shredded
  • 1 large potato Peeled and shredded
  • 2 cups cooked chicken Chopped
  • 2 tsp kosher salt
  • 0.25 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp black pepper To taste
  • 1 avocado Sliced, to garnish
  • 4 radishes Thinly sliced, to garnish
  • 0.25 cup fresh cilantro To garnish
  • 2 limes Cut into wedges, to garnish

Equipment

  • Large soup pot
  • Box grater
  • Wooden spoon

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add onion, celery, and carrots. Saute for 7 to 8 minutes until onions are translucent.
  2. Sprinkle flour and curry powder over vegetables, stirring constantly for 2 to 3 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Gradually stir in chicken broth and almond milk, adding slowly while stirring to prevent lumps.
  4. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and cook for 15 minutes until carrots are tender.
  5. Peel and shred the apple and potato. Add to the pot along with chicken, 2 tsp salt, and thyme.
  6. Bring back to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and cook 20 to 30 minutes until potato is tender and soup has thickened. Adjust seasoning.
  7. Serve hot topped with sliced avocado, radishes, fresh cilantro, and a squeeze of lime.

Notes

Use Granny Smith apple for best tart-sweet balance. Shred apple and potato just before adding to prevent browning. Rotisserie chicken saves prep time. Soup thickens as it sits overnight.