10. Mulligatawny · India
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Born of the colonial encounter between British tastes and South Indian cooking, mulligatawny — from Tamil words meaning ‘pepper water’ — is a spiced soup thickened with lentils and flavoured with curry spices, often including chicken, rice, and a touch of coconut or apple. It remains a distinctive fusion dish enjoyed well beyond the subcontinent.
A selection of ten celebrated national soups; many countries claim more than one, and recipes vary widely by region and household.
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