Winter Vegetable Mulligatawny Soup

 

Winter Vegetable Mulligatawny Soup

Servings: 4–6

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: forty minutes

Ingredients

Vegetables & Aromatics:

1 tbsp olive oil or ghee

1 huge onion, finely chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

1-inch piece ginger, grated

2 carrots, diced

1 parsnip, diced

1 small candy potato, diced

1 stalk celery, chopped

1 apple, peeled and diced

Spices:

1 tsp cumin seeds

1 tsp mustard seeds

1 tsp turmeric powder

1 tsp curry powder (moderate or medium)

half tsp ground cinnamon

1/four tsp floor cloves

Salt and black pepper, to taste

Liquids & Extras:

1 cup red lentils, rinsed

5 cups vegetable broth

1 can (four hundred ml) coconut milk

1 tbsp lemon or lime juice

Fresh coriander/cilantro for garnish

Optional: cooked rice or quinoa for serving

Instructions

 1. Sauté Spices and Aromatics:

Heat oil in a big pot over medium warmth. Add cumin and mustard seeds. Let them sizzle 30 seconds until aromatic. Add onion, garlic, and ginger; prepare dinner 3–four mins until onion softens.

2. Add Ground Spices:

Stir in turmeric, curry powder, cinnamon, and cloves.

3. Add Vegetables and Apple:

Add carrots, parsnip, sweet potato, butternut squash, celery, and apple. Stir to coat in spices, cooking 2–three minutes.

4. Simmer with Lentils and Broth:

Add rinsed red lentils and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce warmness and simmer 25–30 minutes till veggies and lentils are tender.

5. Add Coconut Milk:

Serve:

Ladle hot soup into bowls. Garnish with sparkling coriander.

Tips for the Perfect Soup

Smooth or Chunky: Blend part or serious about a creamy texture, or depart chunky for a country sense.

Extra Warmth: Add a pinch of chili flakes for mild warmth.

Make Ahead: Flavors broaden beautifully if made an afternoon ahead.

Seasonal Twist: Substitute any winter vegetable you want, inclusive of turnip, cabbage, or leek.

This model balances warming spices with creamy coconut milk and hearty wintry weather veggies, making it nourishing and colourful. It’s best for a chilly day and works well as a standalone meal or served with crusty bread.