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The LooneySpoons Collection "Mulligatawnski" Mulligatawny

This version with chicken, curry powder, chili powder, ginger, cumin, cloves, brown rice or quinoa, tomatoes, apple, coconut milk and cilantro is especially flavorful Mulligatawny!
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Keyword: mulligatawny, pepper water soup, spicy soup
Servings: 6
Author: Martha McKinnon | Simple Nourished Living

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon butter or olive oil
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 1 cup chopped onions
  • 1 cup chopped carrots
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, cubed
  • 1 tablespoon grated gingerroot
  • 2 teaspoons curry powder
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 3 whole cloves
  • 4 cups reduced sodium chicken broth
  • 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained
  • 1/2 cup uncooked brown rice (not instant), or quinoa
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 large apple, peeled and chopped
  • 3/4 cup light coconut milk
  • 3 tablespoons cilantro or parsley

Instructions

  • In a large pot set over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the celery, onions, carrots and garlic and cook, stirring often, until the vegetables begin to soften, 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Add the chicken and cook, stirring often, until the chicken is no longer pink.
  • Add the gingerroot, curry powder, chili powder, cumin and cloves. Cook and stir for 1 more minute.
  • Add the broth, tomatoes, rice, salt and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil and then lower the heat to medium-low. Cover the pot and simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Add the apple and simmer until the apple is tender but not mushy, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the coconut milk and cilantro and continue to cook until heated through.
  • Serve hot.

Notes

Serving size: 1-1/2 cups
WW Points: 4
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5 SmartPoints (Green plan)
3 SmartPoints (Blue plan)
2 SmartPoints (Purple plan)
6 PointsPlus (Old plan)
This would also work with leftover cooked chicken or turkey.

Nutrition

Serving: 1-1/2 cups | Calories: 229kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 6.5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 53mg | Sodium: 1068mg | Potassium: 714mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 3941IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 67mg | Iron: 2mg