Mulligatawny Soup with Chicken and Rice
Mulligatawny Soup with Chicken and Rice balances gentle heat with hints of sweetness from apple and coconut milk, layered over aromatic curry, cumin, and warm spices. Tender chicken and red lentils create a hearty, silky texture that’s comforting without feeling heavy. Serve it as a cozy dinner on a cool evening or as a satisfying lunch ladled over steamed rice.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook1 hr 15 mins
- Serves10
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Mulligatawny Soup with Chicken and Rice, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 55 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 4 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 36
- Heart Health
- 74
- Metabolic
- 41
- Digestive
- 21
- Inflammatory
- 29
- Performance
- 46
- General Wellness
- 1
Rub the chicken breasts with chili powder and 1 teaspoon salt. Place them in a baking dish and let sit for 1 hour.
- 2
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- 3
Bake the chicken in the preheated oven until the centers are no longer pink and the juices run clear, about 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and coarsely shred with 2 forks; set aside.
- 4
Pour coconut oil into a large pot and heat over medium heat. Add the carrots, apple, onion, and celery. Cook for 5 to 6 minutes, then add the garlic and ginger. Cook 1 minute more.
- 5
Pour in 4 cups chicken stock, coconut milk, lentils, both curry powders, cumin, thyme, mustard, cinnamon, oregano, coriander, turmeric, nutmeg, cayenne, and the bay leaf. Bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook for 30 minutes.
- 6
Remove and discard the bay leaf. Use an immersion blender to blend into a smooth sauce. Add the tomato paste and chicken; cook for another 20 minutes. If it seems too thick, add a little more stock, but the soup should be fairly thick. Season with the remaining 1 teaspoon salt.
- 7
Spoon the cooked rice into bowls and ladle the soup over the top to serve.
- Calories 399.43 kcal Moderate 20%
- Protein 10.64 g Good Source 21%
- Carbohydrate 73.45 g 27%
- Total Fat 6.0 g Moderate 8%
- Saturated Fat 4.43 g High 22%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 7.23 mg Low Source 2%
- Sodium 444.03 mg Moderate 19%
- Dietary Fiber 6.09 g Good Source 22%
- Total Sugars 7.06 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 151.54 mg Moderate 12%
- Iron 4.43 mg Good Source 25%
- Potassium 700.6 mg Moderate 15%
- Vitamin A 34.13 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 8.85 mg Low Source 10%
- Vitamin D 0.38 mcg Low Source 2%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Tree Nuts 🌰
- Mustard
- Celery
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Mulligatawny Soup with Chicken and Rice is an Indian dinner recipe made with 27 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 45 mins, serves 10, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Carrot, Cayenne Pepper, Celery, and Chicken Stock. Each serving provides about 399.43 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Mulligatawny Soup with Chicken and Rice?
- It is an Indian soup recipe made with 27 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Mulligatawny Soup with Chicken and Rice made of?
- The main ingredients are Carrot, Cayenne Pepper, Celery, Chicken Stock, Chili Powder. The full list of 27 is above.
- What goes well with Mulligatawny Soup with Chicken and Rice?
- Explore these Indian side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Mulligatawny Soup with Chicken and Rice?
- About 1 hr 45 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 1 hr 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 399.43 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Mulligatawny Soup with Chicken and Rice easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 27 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Mulligatawny Soup with Chicken and Rice healthy?
- Mulligatawny Soup with Chicken and Rice has an easyChef Pro health score of 49/100. Per serving, it provides 399.43 calories and 10.64 g of protein, or 21% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 444.03 mg (19% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 4.43 g (22% of the Daily Value). It contains Tree Nuts, Mustard, Celery, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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