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Mulligatawny Soup – Vegan

December 8, 2020 by Emily Brees 2 Comments - This post may contain affiliate links.

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Mulligatawny Soup is a simple red lentil soup blended to perfection with onions, garlic, ginger, spices and coconut milk. Topped with cilantro, dukkah, a blend of seeds, nuts and spices, and swirled with coconut milk. It’s healthy and full of flavor!

Mulligatawny Soup in a bowl

What is Mulligatawny Soup?

Thought to have originated during colonial times for British soldiers stationed in India, it’s a spiced lentil soup swirled with coconut milk.

I’ve been making this soup for so many years now…you know from back when we binged watched Seinfeld episodes. Hearing the name of this soup on this Seinfeld episode below was the very first reason we looked it up and tried making it! We needed that Soup Nazi’s recipe!

How to Make Mulligatawny Soup

Mulligatawny soup comes together pretty quickly with lots of flavor. The base is onions, garlic, ginger, jalapeño, coriander, cumin and turmeric.

The lentils take just a quick 30 minute simmer to become super soft. Then everything gets pureed to a creamy lentil soup!

Mulligatawny Soup in bowls overhead view

Couldn’t be easier than that! Need another reason to choose lentils?

Health Benefits of Lentils

2016 was the year of the pulses (beans, lentils and peas). A whole year dedicated to their health benefits! It’s easy to understand why.

Lentils are great sources of:

  • protein
  • fiber
  • folate
  • healthy fats (mono + poly)
  • iron
  • complex carbs
  • antioxidants
  • Omega-3s

Beans are superfoods for both your mind and your gut! Packed with B vitamins, which are essential for healthy brain function, consuming beans a few times a week is one of the recommendations of the MIND diet.

Step 1:
Prep ingredients.

onions and spices in a stock pot

Step 2:
Sauté onions, ginger, garlic + jalapeño. Stir in spices.

soup before it's blended

Step 3:
Add broth + lentils. Simmer until soft. Add cilantro + salt.

blended soup in soup pot

Step 4:
Blend into a creamy soup. Return to stove and whisk in coconut milk, lemon + salt/pepper to taste.

Mulligatawny Soup in a bowl with purple sweet potato sourdough bread

Step 5:
Garnish + Serve!

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Mulligatawny Soup
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
 

Mulligatawny Soup is a simple red lentil soup blended to perfection with onions, garlic, ginger, spices and coconut milk.

Course: dinner, Soup
Cuisine: American, Indian
Keyword: bean soup, lentil soup, vegan soup
Servings: 6
Calories: 379 kcal
Author: Emily Brees | OatandSesame
Ingredients
  • 4 Tbs olive oil
  • 1 large Spanish onion, chopped
  • 6 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 3 Tbs fresh ginger, finely chopped peeled
  • 1/2 jalapeño, stemmed, seeded, and chopped
  • 1 Tbs ground coriander
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
  • 1 1/2 cups red lentils
  • 8 cups vegetable or chicken broth
  • 3 Tbs minced cilantro leaves
  • 1 cup unsweetened canned coconut milk
  • 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 2 tsp kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • dukkah, to top
Instructions
  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the onion, garlic, ginger, and jalapeño and cook, stirring, until browned, about 12 minutes.

  2. Lower the heat to medium, stir in the coriander, cumin, and turmeric, cook until fragrant, stirring, for 45 seconds.

  3. Pour in the broth and bring to a boil. Add the lentils, lower the heat and simmer, covered, until very tender, about 30 minutes.

  4. Remove from heat. Stir in the cilantro and salt.

    Working in batches, transfer the mixture to a blender and puree until smooth, or puree with an immersion blender. Return the puree to the pot and reheat over medium heat.

  5. Whisk in the coconut milk (keep some aside to make a pretty swirl on top), lemon juice, and season with salt and pepper to taste.

  6. Serve immediately with cilantro and nutty dukkah topping, if desired.

Nutrition Facts
Mulligatawny Soup
Amount Per Serving (1 g)
Calories 379
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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  1. Wonderful cook

    December 14, 2022 at 8:12 pm

    This soup was flavourful and healthy! My family loved it. What a perfect dish on a cold winter’s day. Thanks for sharing this!

    Reply
    • Emily Brees

      December 14, 2022 at 8:23 pm

      Thank you for taking the time to review this recipe! I am so happy to hear that your family enjoyed it. Stay warm + cozy!

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