Mulligatawny Soup

Ingredients

• 2-3 tbsp butter
• 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
• 1 cup raw chicken, diced
• 3/4 cup apple, finely chopped
• 3/4 cup green pepper, finely chopped
• 1/3 cup celery, finely chopped
• 1/3 cup carrot, finely chopped
• 1 tsp curry powder
• 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp ground cloves
• 1 tbsp fresh ginger, finely chopped
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper (or less if desired)
• 1/4 cup flour
• 900 ml chicken or vegetable stock
• 1 (250 ml) can diced tomatoes
• 1/4 cup uncooked basmati rice

Instructions

1. Melt butter in a soup pot or other large pot, add onions and sauté for about five minutes until onions are translucent. Add in chicken and brown on all sides. Add veggies and sauté for another two minutes.
2. Combine seasonings and sprinkle over mixture, stirring well. Stir in flour. Add chicken stock, tomatoes (with their juice), and basmati rice.
3. Increase temperature until almost to a boil, then reduce to simmer. Simmer on low for 1 1/2 hours. Serves 4-6.
Note: For a vegetarian version, use vegetable stock, omit the chicken, and toss in a can of lentils or chickpeas with the tomatoes.