CHICKEN MULLIGATAWNY SOUP

Chicken Mulligatawny Soup image

Provided by Hannelu

Time 1h45m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
300 g chopped onions
400 g chopped potatoes
3 crushed garlic cloves
1 cup red lentil, rinsed
2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons green curry paste (adjust to suit)
1 large carrot, chopped
2 cups coconut milk
1 cinnamon stick
1 1/2 liters chicken stock
340 g chopped chicken breasts (2)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander leaves

Steps:

Heat oil in large pan and add onions, garlic, ginger and green curry paste.
Cook stirring until onion is soft.
Add carrot, cinnamon quill, lentils, potatoes and chicken stock.
Simmer, covered about 30 mins or until potatoes are tender.
Discard cinnamon quill.
Tast & if too hot use skin of one small lemon, add water or additional stock to reduce the heat and taste is as desired.
Process 1/2 the lentil mixture until smooth,.
return to pan with remaining lentil mixture and chicken.
Simmer uncovered until chicken is tender.
Vitamize the soup - but not to smooth.
Finally before serving add coconut milk, coriander and lemon juice.