Curried Cream of Chicken Soup
🕒 Total Time: 25 minutes
🥣 Yield: Makes 4 servings
📝 Description: This delightful recipe hails from Margaret Rudkin’s Pepperidge Farm Cookbook, promising a fusion of comforting flavors in a creamy, aromatic soup. While I haven’t personally sampled it, I’m sharing it in response to popular demand. Note that the prep and cooking times provided are estimations, so keep an eye on your simmering pot for optimal results.
🥘 Ingredients:
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 tablespoons chicken fat
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 1 tablespoon curry powder
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
🔪 Instructions:
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Prep the Boiler: Begin by filling the lower section of your double boiler with water, ensuring there’s enough to prevent it from boiling dry. Also, ensure that the water level won’t touch the bottom of the top section during boiling.
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Melt Butter: Over low direct heat, melt the butter in the top section of your double boiler.
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Combine Curry and Flour: In a small bowl, mix together the curry powder and flour.
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Add Curry Mixture: Gradually add the curry-flour mixture to the melted butter, stirring constantly. Continue cooking over low heat for about 2 minutes, ensuring to stir constantly to prevent scorching.
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Incorporate Chicken Broth: Remove the mixture from heat and slowly add the chicken broth, stirring constantly to achieve a smooth consistency.
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Bring to a Boil: Return the mixture to direct heat and bring it just to a boil, all while stirring continuously to maintain an even texture.
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Steam Bath: Place the top section of your double boiler over the lower section, which should have water boiling by now.
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Add Cream: Gently pour in the heavy cream, allowing it to meld with the flavorful mixture below.
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Season to Perfection: Taste the soup and season with salt and pepper according to your preference. Adjust the seasoning as needed to achieve the perfect balance of flavors.
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Final Touch: Once the soup is heated through and infused with the rich aroma of curry, remove it from heat and serve immediately.
This Curried Cream of Chicken Soup offers a tantalizing blend of creamy richness and exotic spices, making it a perfect starter or light meal on chilly days. Enjoy its comforting warmth and flavorful goodness with crusty bread or your favorite accompaniments.
