Low-Calorie • Gluten-Free

Active45 min

Total45 min

Chicken Curry Soup

Here’s an exotic soup you can make with ingredients you probably have in your pantry. Curry powder, fresh ginger and garlic infuse the soup with all the flavor you need.

• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 4-5 cloves garlic, crushed
• 3 slices fresh ginger, peeled and lightly crushed
• 3 tablespoons curry powder, preferably Madras (see Tip)
• ½ cup white rice
• 2 bone-in chicken breasts (about 1 pound), skinned and trimmed
• 4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
• 3 cups water, plus more as needed
• 1 vine-ripened tomato, seeded and chopped
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• Pinch of salt
• Pinch of ground pepper
• Chopped fresh cilantro or chives for garnish

1. Heat oil in a large pot over low heat. Add onion, garlic to taste and ginger; cook, stirring occasionally to prevent browning, until the onion is soft and translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Add curry powder and rice; cook for 5 minutes more.

2. Add chicken, broth and 3 cups water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium. Simmer, stirring frequently, until the chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 30 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a plate to cool.

3. Puree the soup in batches in a food processor until smooth, adding water as needed for a creamy texture. (Use caution when blending hot liquids.) Return the soup to the pot and bring to a simmer over medium heat.

4. Shred the chicken and add to the soup along with tomato; cook for 3 minutes more. Season with lemon juice, salt and pepper. Serve topped with cilantro (or chives), if desired.

Serves 6: 1⅓ cups each

Calories 189 | Fat 4g (sat 1g) | Cholesterol 34mg | Carbs 21g | Total sugars 2g (added 0g) | Protein 17g | Fiber 2g | Sodium 431mg | Potassium 389mg.

Madras curry powder is earthy, fragrant and just a little bit hotter than the stuff simply labeled “curry powder” in the spice aisle. It originated in Southern India, in the city called Madras (same as the famed fabric) under British rule, now called Chennai.