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Mulligatawny Soup by Divya Gugnani

Makes 6 servings

INGREDIENTS:

1/2 cup chopped yellow onion
2 stalks celery, chopped finely
1 carrot, diced finely
1/4 cup butter
1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder
1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
4 cups chicken broth
1/2 apple, cored and chopped
1/4 cup white basmati rice
1 skinless, boneless organic chicken breast half - cut into cubes
salt to taste
freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 pinch dried thyme
1/2 cup heavy cream, warmed

PREPARATION:

1. Brown the yellow onions and toss in celery, carrot, and butter in a large soup pot.

2. Add flour and curry and turmeric, and cook 5 more minutes.

3. Add chicken stock, mix well, and bring to a boil. Simmer about 25 - 30 minutes.

4. Toss in apple, basmati rice, chicken, salt, pepper, and thyme. Simmer 15-20 minutes, or until rice is done.

Upon serving, add hot cream and more freshly ground pepper.

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