Mulligatawny Soup

Directions

1. In a large heavy bottomed pot, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add onion, carrot, celery, garlic, salt, and pepper. Stir and cook for approximately 3 minutes until onion and carrot softens and garlic becomes aromatic.
2. Add chicken and season with salt and pepper. Stir and cook for approximately 5 minutes until chicken is no longer pink, but not necessarily cooked all the way through.
3. Add oregano, turmeric, curry powder, and stir. Add broth, lentils, and coconut milk and reduce heat to medium-low. Let simmer for 10 minutes or until lentils are cooked through.
4. Add apples and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
5. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.