Ingredients:

• 3 tablespoons olive oil

• ½ cup chopped onion

• 2 stalks celery, chopped 

• 1 carrot, diced 

• 1 ½ tablespoons all-purpose flour

• 1 ½ teaspoons curry powder

• 4 cups chicken broth

• ½ apple, cored and chopped

• ¼ cup white rice

• 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or chopped into cubes

• 1 pinch dried thyme

• salt and pepper to taste

• splash of cream (optional)

 

Preparation:

• Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat.

• Add the onion, celery and carrot and sauté for a few minutes. 

• Add flour and curry powder, and cook 1-2 more minutes.

• Add chicken broth and bring to boil. Simmer about 1/2 hour.

• Add apple, rice, chicken, salt, pepper, and dried thyme. Simmer 15-20 minutes, or until rice is done.

• Stir in splash of cream if using.