Description
Hearty chicken curry soup delivers comfort with authentic Indian spices and creamy coconut milk. Warm, nourishing ingredients blend perfectly, offering you a delicious escape to culinary comfort.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced into bite-sized pieces
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 small white onion, peeled and diced
- 2 large carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound Yukon gold potatoes, diced into bite-sized pieces
- 2/3 cup frozen peas
Liquids, Spices, and Other Ingredients:
- 5 cups chicken stock (or vegetable stock)
- 1 tablespoon curry powder
- 2 teaspoons garam masala
- 1/4 cup flour
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 (15-ounce) can full-fat coconut milk (or half and half)
- Sea salt and freshly-cracked black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Warm a spacious stockpot over medium-high heat, drizzling oil to coat the bottom. Introduce diced onions and sauté until translucent, approximately 3 minutes.
- Add carrots and celery, continuing to cook for 5 minutes while stirring intermittently. Incorporate minced garlic and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Sprinkle flour over the vegetable mixture, stirring constantly to create a light roux and prevent clumping. Cook for 1 minute to eliminate raw flour taste.
- Pour in chicken stock, then add cubed potatoes, shredded chicken, curry powder, and garam masala. Stir ingredients to distribute evenly.
- Reduce heat to medium-low, allowing the soup to gently simmer. Cook uncovered for 10-15 minutes, occasionally stirring to prevent bottom scorching and ensure potatoes become tender.
- Fold in sweet green peas and creamy coconut milk. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
- Remove from heat and let soup rest for 2-3 minutes to allow flavors to meld before serving.
Notes
- Swap Proteins Easily substitute chicken with tofu, shrimp, or chickpeas for diverse dietary preferences without losing the soup’s rich, warming flavors.
- Control Spice Levels Adjust curry powder and garam masala quantities to create a milder or more intense heat profile that suits individual taste preferences.
- Boost Nutrition Incorporate additional vegetables like spinach or kale during the final simmer to increase the soup’s nutritional density and vibrant color.
- Make-Ahead Magic Prepare the soup in advance and store in refrigerator for up to 3 days, allowing flavors to meld and intensify for an even more delicious meal.
- Prep Time: 11 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg