Cold Curried Chicken Soup Food

CHICKEN CURRY SOUP

Steps:

• 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.
• 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 minute then season to taste.
• Serve with plain yoghurt and fresh coriander/cilantro.

CURRIED CHICKEN AND RICE SOUP

Steps:

• Combine the chicken, carrots, bay leaf and a pinch of salt in a medium saucepan. Add 3 cups broth and bring to a boil; immediately reduce the heat to low, cover and cook until the chicken is just firm, about 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, heat the butter in another saucepan over medium-low heat. Add the onion, sugar and 1 teaspoon salt; cook until the onion is soft, 5 minutes. Add the curry powder and cook for 1 minute. Add the rice and the remaining 3 cups broth. Increase the heat to medium, cover and simmer until the rice falls apart, 15 to 20 minutes.
• Remove the chicken from its broth; discard the skin and shred the meat into pieces. Return the shredded chicken to the same broth.
• Puree the rice mixture with an immersion blender until smooth (or use a regular blender, then return to the pan). Pour in the shredded chicken and broth, stirring gently to combine; bring to a simmer. Toss in the chopped herbs and serve the soup with lemon wedges.
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CURRIED CHICKEN SOUP

Steps:

• In a large shallow dish, combine the curry, salt, pepper and cayenne. Add chicken, a few pieces at a time, and turn to coat., In a large saucepan over medium heat, cook the chicken, carrots, red pepper and onion in oil for 4 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1-2 minutes longer or until chicken is browned and vegetables are tender; drain., Stir in the garbanzo beans, broth, tomatoes and water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes. Stir in coconut milk; heat through. Garnish servings with cilantro.

CURRIED CHICKEN SOUP WITH PANEER

Steps:

• Heat 2 tablespoons butter in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the onion, carrots, a big pinch of salt and a few grinds of pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is translucent, about 4 minutes. Stir in the ginger and curry powder and cook, stirring, until the spices are toasted, about 30 seconds. Stir in the tomatoes and cook until softened, about 2 minutes. Add the chicken broth, 3 cups water, the chard stems, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Cover and bring to a boil over high heat.
• Meanwhile, heat the frozen rice in the microwave as the label directs. Cut the paneer into 1/2-inch cubes. Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon butter in a medium nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the paneer and cook, turning with a small spoon, until well browned on a few sides, 3 to 5 minutes (reduce the heat if necessary). Transfer to a plate and sprinkle with salt.
• Uncover the soup and reduce the heat to a simmer. Add the rice and chicken; simmer until the carrots are tender, 5 minutes. Stir in the chard leaves and simmer until tender, 5 minutes. Add more water if needed and season with salt and pepper.
• Divide the soup among bowls. Top with the paneer.

CURE A COLD CHICKEN SOUP

Steps:

• In a soup pot place the chicken and cover with cold water about two inches from the top of the chicken.
• Bring to a simmer-- skim the white foam off of the top-- this will take about 10 minutes.
• When the foam stops coming to the top-- add the carrots, celery, onion, garlic, poultry seasoning, salt peppercorns and ground pepper and bay leaves.
• Simmer for about 45 minutes.
• Add the remaining ingredients and simmer another 20 minutes or until potatoes are fork tender.
• Taste soup and adjust seasonings to your taste.
• Remove the chicken pieces to a platter and let cool enough to handle--take the meat off the bones and put the chicken meat back into the soup pot.
• Enjoy and your cold will go away sooner.

COLD CURRIED CHICKEN SALAD WITH CRANBERRIES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine all ingredients except the greens.
• Toss well, cover, and chill for 15 minutes (or make the day before).
• Divide chicken salad in half and place each serving on top of mixed greens.

CURRIED ZUCCHINI SOUP

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and 1 tablespoon salt; cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is soft, 4 to 5 minutes. Add garlic and curry powder; cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute.
• Add zucchini, potato, and 4 cups water. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer until vegetables are tender, 10 to 15 minutes.
• In batches, puree soup in a blender (do not fill more than halfway) until smooth; serve immediately, or let cool, and refrigerate in an airtight container until chilled. Garnish with toasted almonds.

COLD CURRIED PEA AND BUTTERMILK SOUP

Steps:

• Cook shallots in butter and oil in a heavy medium pot over medium heat, stirring, until golden, 6 to 8 minutes. Add curry powder and 3/4 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add broth and water and bring to a simmer, then stir in peas and spinach and return to a simmer. Cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are just tender, about 6 minutes.
• Immediately purée soup in 4 batches in a blender until very smooth (use caution when blending hot liquids). Transfer to a bowl and stir in buttermilk. Quick-chill (to preserve color) by setting bowl in an ice bath and stirring until cool, then refrigerate until very cold, 1 to 2 hours. Season with salt.

CURRIED CHICKEN SOUP

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chicken to the hot oil and cook until browned, 6 to 7 minutes. Add curry paste and stir to coat. Add tomatoes and stir. Fill an empty tomato can with water and add to the pot; repeat with the 2nd tomato can. Crumble in stock cube and simmer soup for 10 minutes.
• Add spinach to the pot and simmer until defrosted, 10 to 15 minutes more. Stir to mix well into soup. Add chickpeas and cook until heated, 2 to 3 minutes.

CHILLED CURRIED PEA SOUP

Steps:

• Combine the onion, curry powder and oil in a two-and-one-half-quart souffle dish or casserole with a tightly fitting lid. Cover and cook at 100 percent power in a 650- to 700-watt oven for three minutes.
• Remove and uncover. Stir in the peas and broth. Cover and cook at 100 percent power for five minutes.
• Remove and uncover. Pass through a food mill fitted with a fine blade to remove the skins. Discard the pulp, transfer the soup to a blender or food processor and puree until smooth. Return the soup to the souffle dish and refrigerate at least an hour, until chilled.
• Just before serving, stir in the yogurt and lime juice. Season with salt and pepper.