Chef John's Mulligatawny Soup Recipe

Chef John's Mulligatawny Soup Recipe

HomeCooking Tips, RecipesChef John's Mulligatawny Soup Recipe

I’m going to show you my take on what is considered one of the best soups in the world. It was invented I hear because British soldiers in India couldn’t start a meal without soup. This is incredibly hearty and comforting and should be on every soup lover’s bucket list. Serve with naan.

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Mulligatawny Soup has been requested hundreds of times over the past decade and while I don’t have a good excuse for why it took so long I’m really glad I finally filmed an official Food Wishes version. Unlike many iconic dishes there’s no classic recipe or standard ingredient list for this soup meaning this version is no more or less “authentic” than any other but since the name translates to “pepper water” it’s generally accepted that it should be heavily spiced and full of flavor. Check and check.

The spice and heat level are pretty easy to determine because you taste and adjust as always but getting the sweetness level just right is a little trickier. We need enough sweetness to balance out all that spicy aromatic heat but if the soup is too sweet we lose that “can’t wait for the next spoonful” feeling. We never want to be tired of a soup flavor halfway through the bowl but that’s exactly what can happen if you overdo the sweet/fruity elements.