Mulligatawny Soup

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 1 12 lbs boneless chicken thighs, diced, skinless
• 2 tablespoons garam masala
• 12 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups onions, diced
• 12 cup celery, diced
• 12 cup carrot, diced
• 5 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons ginger, finely grated
• 2 cups granny smith apples, peeled, cored and diced
• 1 cup yukon gold potato, peeled and diced
• 1 cup sweet potato, peeled and diced
• 34 cup squash, diced
• 6 cups chicken or 6 cups vegetable stock
• 34 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
• 34 cup zucchini, diced
• 1 cup Baby Spinach, tightly packed
• 1 (14 ounce) can unsweetened coconut milk
• 1 cup tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped
• 1 12 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 3 cups basmati rice, cooked
• 14 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped

1. In a 5-quart saucepan over medium heat and add the butter and oil.
2. Meanwhile, season the diced chicken with the garam masala and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt.
3. Once the oil is hot, add the chicken and cook, stirring often, until golden brown.
4. Set chicken aside in a plate and allow to cool.
5. Meanwhile, add the onions, carrots and celery to the hot pan and saute for about 4 to 5 minutes.
6. Add the garlic, ginger and apples to the pan and saute until the apples are caramelized, about 7 minutes.
7. Add the potatoes, sweet potatoes, and squash to the pan, along with 4 cups of the chicken stock .
8. Raise the heat to high and bring to a boil.
9. Reduce to a simmer and cook until the potatoes are tender, about 8 - 10 minutes.
10. Add the reserved chicken, the pepper, remaining 2 cups of chicken stock, spinach, zucchini, coconut milk, and tomatoes.
11. Continue to cook the soup at a simmer until the chicken is tender, about 15 minutes.
12. Remove from the heat and stir in the cider vinegar.
13. Adjust seasoning, if necessary.
14. Serve the soup, on 1/4 cup of the rice in a warmed bowl, garnish with cilantro.

butter, oil, chicken thighs, garam masala, salt, onions, celery, carrot, garlic, ginger, granny smith apples, gold potato, sweet potato, chicken, black pepper, zucchini, unsweetened coconut milk, tomatoes, apple cider vinegar, basmati rice, cilantro

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/mulligatawny-soup-486661 (may not work)