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Curried Chicken Soup

Name: Curried Chicken Soup
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 8 servings (2-1/2 quarts).
Cuisine: Asia, Indian
Ingredients: 4 teaspoons curry powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes; 3 medium carrots, chopped; 1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped; 1 small onion, chopped; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained; 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth; 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained; 1 cup water; 1 can (13.66 ounces) coconut milk; 3/4 cup minced fresh cilantro

3 reviews

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Total Time

Prep: 25 min. Cook: 45 min.

Makes

8 servings (2-1/2 quarts)

Updated: May. 15, 2022

My German mother would occasionally cook dishes that were not traditional German recipes. One of my favorites was her Curry Chicken Soup. I've added my own touches to it, such as the chickpeas, coconut milk and fresh cilantro.—Deanna Hindenach, Paw Paw, Michigan

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Ingredients

4 teaspoons curry powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
3 medium carrots, chopped
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained
1 cup water
1 can (13.66 ounces) coconut milk
3/4 cup minced fresh cilantro

Directions

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.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/4 cups: 270 calories, 16g fat (10g saturated fat), 32mg cholesterol, 555mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 5g fiber), 16g protein.

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