Go Back
Slow-Cooker Mulligatawny Soup

Slow-Cooker Mulligatawny Soup

Delicately combining the natural sweetness of apple, the gentle heat of ginger, and the luxurious creaminess of coconut, this slow-cooker Mulligatawny Soup reinterprets a traditional classic. With minimal effort, your slow cooker transforms these vibrant ingredients into a layered, aromatic medley that delights the palate with each spoonful.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 6 People
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup split red lentils masoor dal
  • 1 large Granny Smith apple peeled, cored, and diced
  • 2 carrots peeled and sliced
  • 2 celery stalks thinly sliced
  • 8 garlic cloves smashed and finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons freshly minced ginger from a 2-inch piece of ginger root
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 teaspoons black or brown mustard seeds
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon curry powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper or to taste
  • ½ teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt with additional to taste
  • 4 cups chicken broth or stock
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 can 5 ounces coconut cream (approximately ⅔ cup)
  • Juice of 1 lime approximately 1½ tablespoons

Method
 

  1. Assemble the Ingredients
  2. In a 6- to 8-quart slow cooker, combine the chicken, lentils, apple, carrots, celery, garlic, ginger, tomato paste, mustard seeds, turmeric, curry powder, cayenne, cumin seeds, kosher salt, and chicken broth. Stir thoroughly to ensure the flavors are evenly distributed.
  3. Cook the Soup
  4. Cover the slow cooker with its lid and set it to low. Allow the mixture to cook for approximately 6 hours, giving the ingredients ample time to meld into a rich, fragrant soup.
  5. Incorporate the Final Touches
  6. After the cooking period, gently stir in the coconut cream and freshly squeezed lime juice. Taste and adjust the seasoning with additional salt if required.

Notes

Ladle the soup into serving bowls. For those who enjoy an extra layer of heat, lightly dust the top with cayenne pepper. Serve immediately and savor the harmonious combination of flavors.