{"id":1757,"date":"2026-01-17T21:45:44","date_gmt":"2026-01-17T21:45:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cupcake.website\/?p=1757"},"modified":"2026-01-17T21:45:44","modified_gmt":"2026-01-17T21:45:44","slug":"the-vintage-soup-our-editors-cant-stop-making-this-winter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cupcake.website\/?p=1757","title":{"rendered":"The Vintage Soup Our Editors Can\u2019t Stop Making This Winter"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-page_1-0\" data-sc-sticky-offset=\"90\" data-sc-ad-label-height=\"24\" data-sc-ad-track-spacing=\"100\" data-sc-min-track-height=\"250\" data-sc-max-track-height=\"600\" data-sc-breakpoint=\"50em\" data-sc-load-immediate=\"4\" data-sc-content-positions=\"[1, 1250, 1550, 1950, 2350, 2750, 3150, 3550, 3950]\" data-bind-scroll-on-start=\"true\">\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"> Allrecipes editors live for soup season. From healing penicillin soup to hearty white chicken chili, there\u2019s nothing we love more than a pot of brothy goodness bubbling away on the stove or in the slow cooker. This winter, we\u2019re especially smitten with Mulligatawny Soup\u2014a deeply savory, slightly spicy, and just-sweet-enough dish that blends South Indian and British influences into one comforting bowl. Ready to find out what makes it so special and why it deserves a spot in your cold-weather rotation? Let\u2019s dig in.\n<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"heading-toc\" id=\"toc-what-is-mulligatawny-soup\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block allrecipes-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"> <span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> What Is Mulligatawny Soup? <\/span> <\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_4-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"> Mulligatawny, whose name comes from the Tamil words meaning \u201cpepper water,\u201d is an Anglo-Indian dish adapted from South Indian rasam (a thin, spiced broth or sauce) by British colonials. Curry powder and fresh apples lend the soup its signature earthy and sweet flavors, while coconut milk or dairy give it creaminess.\u00a0\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_6-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/food\/recipes\/mulligatawny_soup_68949\" data-component=\"link\" data-source=\"inlineLink\" data-type=\"externalLink\" data-ordinal=\"1\">Modern mulligatawny soup recipes<\/a> vary widely but generally incorporate a mix of ingredients that give it heartiness and complexity, such as chunks of chicken, lentils, rice, and white or sweet potatoes. The heat level is adaptable, ranging from mildly spiced to fiery, depending on the recipe and amount of spices used.\u00a0\n<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"heading-toc\" id=\"toc-how-to-make-the-soup\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_10-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block allrecipes-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"> <span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> How To Make the Soup <\/span> <\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_11-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block allrecipes-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--no-theme no-theme figure-landscape figure-high-res\"><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"> <span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Dotdash Meredith Food Studios<\/p>\n<p><\/span><br \/>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_12-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"> The most popular Mulligatawny Soup recipe on our website is also the easiest version. The chicken soup features plenty of apples and aromatic veggies (carrots, celery, and onion). Curry powder gives it warm notes, and white rice and heavy cream make the broth rich and velvety.\u00a0\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_14-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"> To make it, start by saut\u00e9ing chopped onion, celery, and carrot in butter until they\u2019re soft and aromatic. Stir in flour and curry powder to form a golden roux, which helps thicken the soup and deepen the flavor. Pour in the chicken broth, bring everything to a boil, then let it simmer gently for about 30 minutes to build flavor.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_16-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"> Next, stir in the chopped apple, uncooked rice, diced chicken, thyme, salt, and pepper, and simmer for another 15 to 20 minutes\u2014just until the chicken is cooked through and the rice is tender. Right before serving, swirl in warmed heavy cream for a rich, velvety finish.\u00a0\n<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"heading-toc\" id=\"toc-tips-and-praise-from-allrecipes-editors-and-contributors\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_20-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block allrecipes-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"> <span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Tips and Praise From Allrecipes Editors and Contributors <\/span> <\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_21-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block allrecipes-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--no-theme no-theme figure-landscape figure-high-res\"><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"> <span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Dotdash Meredith Food Studios<\/p>\n<p><\/span><br \/>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<ul id=\"mntl-sc-block_22-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\">\n<li><strong>Coconut milk vs. heavy cream. <\/strong>\u201cI love the subtle sweetness of this soup and use coconut milk instead of heavy cream to keep it lactose-free,\u201d says Senior Editorial Director Diana Moutsopoulos. \u201cI also sometimes add a spoonful of mango chutney, which I learned from British recipes when I lived in the UK.\u201d<\/li>\n<li><strong>Swap in another type of rice. <\/strong>\u201cThis is my favorite \u2018sick day soup,\u2019\u201d says Fellow Carmella D&#8217;Acquisto. \u201cThe curry is so warming, yet it&#8217;s fresh and bright\u2014even with the cream, though I do use coconut milk as well. It&#8217;s a \u2018full meal\u2019 kind of soup as well, loaded with veggies and tender chicken. I often use wild rice instead of white rice because I think it holds up better in leftovers and adds a delightful chew.\u201d<\/li>\n<li><strong>Add legumes. <\/strong>Red lentils\u2014which cook in 10 to 20 minutes, depending on the texture you prefer\u2014are a popular addition to mulligatawny soup.<strong> <\/strong>\u201cI&#8217;ve always done lentils in mine,\u201d says Editor Andrea Lobas. \u201cIt makes for a cozy, thicker soup and [adds] extra heartiness.\u201d<\/li>\n<li><strong>Buy tart apples.\u00a0<\/strong>&#8220;You can use any variety of apple in this recipe, but I like to use a tart apple, such as Granny Smith,&#8221; says home cook Lisa P, who submitted the recipe. &#8220;It holds its shape and balances the spices nicely.&#8221;<\/li>\n<p><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-sc-block-adslot-inline\"\/><\/p>\n<li><strong>Try another approach.<\/strong> If you prefer a more complex recipe, Chef John\u2019s Mulligatawny Soup puts a variety of spices and seasonings to work, from cayenne pepper and garam masala to fresh ginger and tamarind paste, yielding a bolder broth. Featuring potatoes, tomatoes, and Greek yogurt, it\u2019s another dinner-worthy dish to add to your rotation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Allrecipes editors live for soup season. From healing penicillin soup to hearty white chicken chili, there\u2019s nothing we love more than a pot of brothy goodness bubbling away on the stove or in the slow cooker. 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