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Curried Chicken Rice Soup

By: Judie Anglen 
"'This is a terrific way to use up leftover chicken and cooked rice,' remarks Judie Anglen of Riverton, Wyoming. 'With its mild curry flavor and colorful chunks of carrot and celery, the thick mixture draws rave reviews every time I fix it.'"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (37)

Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 10 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 large carrots, diced
  • 2 celery ribs, diced
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 3/4 cup butter or margarine
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon curry powder
  • 3 (12 fluid ounce) cans evaporated milk
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups cubed cooked chicken
  • 2 cups cooked long-grain rice

Directions

  1. In a large saucepan, saute carrots, celery and onion in butter for 2 minutes. Stir in flour, seasoned salt and curry until smooth. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Gradually add broth. Stir in chicken and rice. Return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 27, 2008 by SPOOTY   view full review
This is a fabulous soup. It gets one of my rare 5-star ratings. That being said, I have a few...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 8, 2010 by Aseleener   view full review
This was good with a few changes. Taking the advice of previous reviewers, I increased the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on May 19, 2010 by Goldenfoxx   view full review
I omitted the canned milk and used 2 cans of coconut milk to give it a Thai flavor. I also...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 14, 2007 by jaccilynn   view full review
We loved this recipe. I will definitely make it again. We will up the amount of curry powder...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on May 21, 2007 by Emily   view full review
This was very, very good. I also used 3 TBSP of Curry and added more celery and carrots. It...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 16, 2009 by elise   view full review
Healthier version was just as delicious! Used about 2 tbs butter and a light sprinking of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 9, 2007 by laurack73   view full review
Very nice and perfect on a chilly evening. I added frozen peas and crushed red pepper...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 17, 2010 by Jo   view full review
Made the recipe as written. Added more chicken because I had it leftover. Increased the curry...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 31, 2007 by kitchenwitch   view full review
This recipe has wonderful flavor! My husband and 3 boys really enjoyed it - even going back...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 12, 2008 by Jenny   view full review
This was a great recipe to use up the rest of a roasted chicken. This recipe makes a huge...

 

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