Curried chicken and zucchini soup

Curried chicken and zucchini soup

Curry is a perfect way to give soup that extra zing especially in winter. Turmeric, one of the key components of curry powder has been weakly associated with improvements to your immune system, arthritis, heart health, cancers  and Alzheimer’s Disease. This is a nutritious, flavoursome lunch that is full of health and taste.

Time taken : 40 mins

Serves : 4

INGREDIENTS

20 gms butter

340 gms thinly sliced chicken breast fillets

½ cup brown rice

3 medium zucchinis, grated coarsely

1 small brown onion, finely chopped

1 clove garlic, crushed

1 tsp curry powder

1 litre chicken stock

500ml water

METHOD:

1. Melt butter in a saucepan.
2. Cook onion and garlic until onion softens.
3. Add curry powder, stirring till mixture is fragrant.
4. Add rice and chicken, stirring for 5 mins.
5. Add water and stock and bring to a boil.
6. Reduce heat , simmer, covered for 15mins.
7.  Add zucchini, stirring about 5 mins until chicken is cooked.