Mulligatawny Soup (India)

Mulligatawny Soup (India)

Ingredients
 1/2 cup chopped onion
 2 stalks celery, chopped
 1 carrot, diced
 1/4 cup butter
 1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
 1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder
 4 cups chicken broth
 1/2 apple, cored and chopped
 1/4 cup white rice
 1 skinless, boneless chicken breast half – cut into cubes
 salt to taste
 ground black pepper to taste
 1 pinch dried thyme
 1/2 cup heavy cream, heated
6 Servings

Directions
1. Saute onions, celery, carrot, and butter in a large soup pot. Add flour and curry, and cook 5 more minutes. Add chicken stock, mix well, and bring to a boil. Simmer about 1/2 hour.
2. Add apple, rice, chicken, salt, pepper, and thyme. Simmer 15-20 minutes, or until rice is done.
3. When serving, add hot cream.