Indian Mulligatawny Soup
Jalapenos are the most popular chile peppers in the US. This is probably due to the availability and versatility of the chile. Jalapenos have a balanced combination of flavor and heat.
The demand for these have caused breeders to develop a broad range of varieties. You can now get jalapenos with various heat level and sizes. These can be used in salsas, stuffed, or eaten straight with cheeseburgers (my personal favorite).
Ingredients:
¼ c. butter
1 yellow onion, chopped
1 carrot, peeled and diced
1 red jalapeno, seeded and diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tsp. peeled and minced ginger root
2 small firm apples, peeled, cored and diced
1 can diced tomatoes
1 Tbsp. curry powder
1 tsp. cumin
½ tsp. paprika
½ tsp. ground cinnamon
½ tsp. turmeric
¼ tsp. cardamom
¼ tsp. fresh ground black pepper
½ tsp. dried thyme
½ c. red lentils (uncooked)
3 c. chicken or vegetable broth
⅔ c. coconut milk
Salt and black pepper to taste
½ c. roasted cashews
½ c. chopped scallions
Instructions:
Serves: 6
Melt butter in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the onion, carrot, and jalapeno, then saute for 4 to 5 minutes, or until the onions have softened.
Add the garlic, ginger, apples, and diced tomatoes to the pot. Saute for another 3 minutes, then add in all of the spices and toss to coat. Add in the lentils and broth and let the contents come to a boil. Turn the heat down to medium-low and simmer uncovered for 30 minutes.
Puree about 75% of the ingredients using either an immersion blender or by transferring a portion of the contents to the bowl of a standard blender. Leave some of the chunks whole, as it adds a nice texture and consistency to the soup. Return the soup to the pot if needed, then stir in the coconut milk. Taste, and adjust salt and black pepper as needed. Serve topped with cashew and scallions along with naan bread for dipping.
From thewanderlustkitchen.com