Vegetarian Mulligatawny Soup (& Cure for What Ails Yah!)

Name: Vegetarian Mulligatawny Soup (& Cure for What Ails Yah!)
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 1 h 12 min
Total time: 1 h 42 min
Yield: 6-8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 large sweet onion, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons butter; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne; 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 whole dried chili; 1 teaspoon turmeric; 1 tablespoon coriander; 4 cups vegetable stock (store bought is ok); 1 large carrot, finely sliced; 1 large new potato, rinsed unpeeled, & cubed; 1 large green pepper, finely chopped; 2 -3 plum tomatoes, chopped; 1 stalk celery, finely sliced; 1 can coconut milk (398ml); 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, minced; 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, minced

Submitted by whiterabbit

"This recipe was complied from several different sources in an attempt to find a good, and relatively easy vegetarian mulligatawny recipe. It has been a hit with everyone who has tried it, even the pickiest eaters (aka: my sister). In fact, my wife believes it to be a virtual cure all.... So step aside chicken soup!"

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Ready In:: 1hr 42mins
Ingredients:: 17
Serves:: 6-8

ingredients

Step One
1 large sweet onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons butter
Step Two
¹⁄₄ teaspoon cayenne
¹⁄₄ teaspoon kosher salt
1 whole dried chili
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 tablespoon coriander
Step Three
4 cups vegetable stock (store bought is ok)
1 large carrot, finely sliced
1 large new potato, rinsed unpeeled, & cubed
1 large green pepper, finely chopped
2 -3 plum tomatoes, chopped
1 stalk celery, finely sliced
Step Four
1 can coconut milk (398ml)
Step Five
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, minced
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, minced

directions

STEP ONE: In a large pot over medium heat sauté onions in melted butter until soft and translucent but not caramelized.
STEP TWO: Add seasonings to onions; continue to sauté for 2 to 3 minutes till they are well incorporated.
STEP THREE: Stir in Vegetable stock, then add vegetables and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes.
STEP FOUR: Stir in coconut milk and cook for a further 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool several minutes. Remove whole dried chili. Using a hand blender blend well, while a allowing some variance in texture to remain.
STEP FIVE: Stir in lemon juice, parsley, and cilantro, and let stand for 1 hour or so to allow the flavors to mature.
STEP SIX: Reheat gently and then serve. Preferably with warm Nan or pita.

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Reviews

I'd only had vegetarian mulligatawny soup once (at some little restaurant in NYC on curry row), years ago, but had often wished I'd find another non-chicken version. I thought about it again yesterday, and googled some recipes. This sounded like the best one, and I had nearly all the ingredients. I did omit the potato and the whole dried chili, but added yellow dal, freshly grated ginger and some crushed red pepper; and subbed light coconut milk for the regular. IT WAS FANTASTIC!!! I also made my first garlic naan--from another site--to serve with it, and both were utterly delicious. I'll definitely be making this again!

fizbo
Excellent... I totally love this recipe and the fact it was totally vegitarian was great. My family have asked for this soup repeatedly since I first made it!!! It really does make you feel better when you are not 100%... Makes me think of a warm summer day.

lisatheamazing
Just made this recipe tonight, AWESOME!! A must try if you've never tried Mulligatawny soup before and if you've tried it before, this recipe will knock your socks off!!

Anne CE W
I make this soup allll the time, and it is seriously the best comfort food.

jadekelsey_11622
This is outstanding soup. I love Spicy food especially Indian food. I made it exactly as the recipe said, no improvisation. I LOVE IT!

stevensonloflinyaho