mulligatawny

By momofsixplus1

the vegetables and rice absorb the curry flavor, and the apple adds just a touch of sweetness.

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons butter(or 2 tablespoons olive oil)
• 1 onion chopped
• 2 carrots, chopped
• 1 celery stalk, chopped
• 1 green pepper, chopped
• 1 apple, cored, peeled, and chopped
• 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast, chopped
• 1/2 cup flour
• 2-3 tsp curry powder
• 5 cups chicken broth
• 1 (14 1/2 oz) can diced tomatoes, drained
• salt and pepper
• 2 cups hot cooked rice

Preparation

Step 1

melt the butter, or heat the oil, in a large pot over medium heat. add the onions, carrots, celery, green pepper, apple, and chicken, and saute for about 15 minutes. turn the heat to low.

in a small bowl, mix together the flour and curry powder. add the mixture to the pot, then stir and cook for 3-5 minutes. add the chicken broth and tomatoes. partially cover the pot ans simmer the soup for about an hour, stirring occasionally. add the salt and pepper to taste.

to serve, place about 1/4 cup of rice in a bowl and ladle the soup over the rice.

makes about 8 cups