Vegetarian Mulligatawny Soup

Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Servings: 8
Yield: 8 servings

Description

Enjoy this blended vegetarian mulligatawny soup made with red lentils, carrots, potatoes, and coconut milk, with tamarind and curry powder for flavor.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons ghee
1 large onion, chopped
5 cloves garlic, minced
4 tablespoons curry powder
6 cups vegetable broth, or more as needed
4 baby potatoes, diced
1 1/2 cups red lentils
1/2 pound peeled baby carrots
1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk
4 tablespoons lemon juice
4 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons tamarind concentrate

Directions

1 Heat ghee in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, and curry powder; cook and stir until onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Add vegetable broth, potatoes, lentils, and carrots. Bring to a simmer, then cook until carrots are tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
2 Remove from the heat and purée soup with an immersion blender until smooth.
3 Return to the heat and add coconut milk, lemon juice, cilantro, and tamarind concentrate. Cook, stirring occasionally, until heated through, 3 to 5 minutes.