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Chicken Curry Soup

Chicken Curry Soup

This Chicken Curry Soup is a comforting dish, perfect for a wholesome meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Chicken, Comfort food, Soup
Cuisine Indian
Servings 6 servings
Calories 269 kcal

Equipment

  • large pot

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoon butter Alternatively use ghee or coconut oil
  • 2 onions finely chopped
  • 2 celery spears finely chopped
  • 2 carrots peeled and finely chopped
  • 2 large leeks finely chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves crushed
  • 2 teaspoon crushed ginger
  • 2 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 2 teaspoon curry powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon chilli powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 large potatoes peeled and cubed
  • 6 cups chicken stock 1.5 liters
  • 4 chicken breasts de-boned + skinless
  • 1 cup cream/coconut milk
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste
  • lemon juice to taste
  • plain yoghurt for serving
  • fresh coriander/cilantro for serving

Instructions
 

  • Melt the butter and a splash of oil (optional) in a large pot.
  • Add the onion, celery, leek and carrot and fry for 10 minutes until soft and fragrant.
  • Add the garlic and ginger and fry for a minute before adding the spices. Stir together.
  • Add the potato and fry for another minute before pouring in the chicken stock and bay leaves.
  • Season with salt and pepper, add the cream and allow to come to a simmer.
  • Add the chicken breasts then cover and allow to simmer for 7-10 mins until the chicken is cooked. Remove from the pot and allow to cool slightly.
  • Place the lid back on the pot and allow to simmer for another 10 minutes.
  • Shred the chicken and add back to the soup. Simmer for 5 minutes then season to taste.
  • Serve with plain yoghurt and fresh coriander/cilantro.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 269kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 23gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 519mgPotassium: 720mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 3600IUVitamin C: 6.5mgCalcium: 43mgIron: 1.5mg
Keyword chicken curry, chicken curry soup, chicken soup
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