Raleigh Way's Recipe for Chicken Curry Soup

This is something I invented in desperation for a low-carb recipe.
I searched the Web far and wide for a low-carb chicken curry recipe, and came up empty handed, so I came up with my own version. This could be augmented with vegetables or whatever to suit your taste.

Ingredients:

  • Olive oil for frying and for blending spices
  • 4-5 skinless, boneless chicken breasts cubed into spoon-sized pieces
  • 1/4th medium onion
  • 1/4th medium bell pepper
  • 1 small package sliced mushrooms
  • 4 garlic cloves (or more)
  • 3 tsp cumin
  • 3 tsp curry powder
  • 2 tsp cinnamon
  • 2 tsp allspice
  • 3 tsp turmeric
  • 1 can (14 oz) chicken stock (or more if you think necessary)
  • Salt to taste (start with 1 tsp, and increase to taste)
  • 2 to 3 tbs sour cream (to enhance texture of broth)
  • Lime or lemon wedges for garnish
  • Cilantro for garnish

Initial Preparations:

  1. Pour about 1/4th cup olive oil in Dutch oven or similar pot.
  2. Sauté chicken cubes till slightly golden brown. Stir frequently to avoid scorching.
  3. When chicken is ready, stir in mushrooms and simmer till slightly cooked - about 5 minutes. Stir frequently to avoid scorching.
  4. Put the following ingredients in food processor or blender with 1/2 cup of olive oil, and blend until semi smooth to create a spice mixture:
    • 1/4th medium onion
    • 1/4th medium bell pepper
    • 4 garlic cloves (or more)
    • 3 tsp cumin
    • 3 tsp curry powder
    • 2 tsp cinnamon
    • 2 tsp allspice
    • 3 tsp turmeric
  5. Pour spice mixture over the simmering chicken and mushrooms. Sauté for about 2 minutes. Stir frequently to avoid scorching.
  6. Add chicken stock, and simmer on low for about 10 minutes on low. Taste for salt, and add if needed.
  7. Stir in sour cream. Simmer on low for 5 minutes.
  8. Taste for "flavors" and adjust with whatever to suit your taste.

Assembly:

This will be served in regular soup bowls.

  1. Ladle the soup and chicken pieces into a serving bowl.
  2. Garnish the top with cilantro, and squeeze lime or lemon over everything.

Serving the Meal

Eat!

Variations on this Recipe

You may add anything to this recipe that you like. Suggestions:

  • Petit Pois (English Peas)
  • Carrots
  • Cabbage
  • Scallions
  • Potatoes (white, sweet)
  • Serve over rice or serve with bread
  • Do or add whatever you think would be good!