Vegetarian Mulligatawny Soup - A Spicy Tomato Based Recipe (2024)

I love having things in the fridge all ready to eat, comfort food that keeps well and tastes delicious. My Vegetarian Mulligatawny Soup is a hearty, warmly spiced soup that is all of those things. It’s a family-friendly recipe I wouldn’t be without.

Making soups is something I love to do. Two of my favourites,Vegetarian French Onion Soupand Roast Vegetable Soup, are also vegetarian. There is something about soup that makes vegetables seem even more hearty and satisfying. Mulligatawny Soup is no exception.

What On Earth Does Mulligatawny Mean?

The word Mulligatawny is an anglicised interpretation of the Tamil words for pepper (milague) and water (tanni). Mulligatawny Soup was developed in India during the time of British colonialism and the Raj andwas so popular with the British that they brought the recipe home with them.

However, like many British soup recipes that have been handed down, Mulligatawny Soup has been altered and adapted by so many generations of cooks that it now comes in many different forms. Most traditional versions contain chicken or lamb, others are creamy with the addition of coconut milk or cream, and some have Basmati rice cooked in them to make them even heartier. My Vegetarian Mulligatawny Soup is our family’s favourite version.

The spicing can vary too. Some Mulligatawny Soups just have curry powder like mine. Others may contain additional spices such as cinnamon or ginger. Pretty much every version contains pepper of some description – whether it’s hot chilli peppers or ground black pepper is up to the cook. I always opt for the latter.

Vegetarian Mulligatawny Soup

Vegetarian Mulligatawny Soup Keeps Well

One of the things I like the most about my Best Vegetarian Mulligatawny Soup is that not only does it keep well – from 3 to 5 days in the fridge – but the spices mellow and deepen as it sits. This means the flavour just keeps on getting better and better. It’s great to have on hand for quick lunches. I just reheat exactly what I need as I go along.

Full of Healthy Ingredients

From the pre and probiotics in the onion to the fibre, vitamins and minerals in the other vegetables, there are lots of good for you ingredients in this soup. Canned tomatoes contain high concentrations of lycopene, and the spices stimulate your metabolism which may help with weight loss.

Customise the Recipe to Suit Your Family

The beauty of Vegetarian Mulligatawny Soup is that it really is adaptable. Hate parsnips? Try adding some squash instead or just sub in more sweet potato. Want the soup a little milder? Adjust the spicing by adding a bit less curry and another chopped apple for a sweeter flavour.

Serve this versatile soup as a light lunch or as a starter for a more formal meal. It also makes a delicious dinner with warmed nan breads and chutneys.

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