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    Indian Chicken Curry Soup with Coconut Milk

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    Published: Nov 11, 2016 | Updated: Feb 1, 2020 | Author: Paint the Kitchen Red | 15 Comments

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    Chicken Curry Soup

    This chicken curry soup is one of my favorite chicken soup recipes – it’s chicken soup with an added twist of Indian spices. I have always felt that no self-respecting Indian would use curry powder in their cooking. Β Well, I suppose I have no self-respect because this chicken curry soup recipe uses curry powder and I’m not embarrassed to admit it, AND it is delicious!

    Generally used in Western interpretations of Indian dishes, curry powder is not commonly used within India. Indian cooks use the individual spices of coriander, cumin, turmeric, garam masala, and countless other spices to spice our curries. Β The spices used also differ based on what part of India you come from. Β Curry powder was most likely an invention of the British, who when leaving India wanted to take back to England the flavors they had grown to love, and thus they created curry powder.

    I hear people say they like curry. To me that’s like saying they like casseroles. Many people equate ‘curry’ with the flavors of curry powder, but to an Indian the word ‘curry” actually refers to any dish that is cooked with Indian spices, with or without gravy, and with meat and/or vegetables.

    I love the flavors of this soup. It is spicy and tasty, and it’s comfort food on a cold fall or winter day (which we are still waiting for here in Salt Lake City – it’s been so warm!) Hope you like it! Β The other soup that I really love is Beef Curry Stew.Β It is simple yet delicious. Β So I hope you get to try that one too.

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    Indian Chicken Curry Soup Stages of Cooking

    Indian Chicken Curry Soups Stages of Cooking

    Chicken Curry Soup

    Indian Chicken Curry Soup

    The coconut milk in this Indian-spiced Chicken Curry Soup is a perfect complement to the spicy curry powder and jalapeno peppers that flavor this soup.
    5 from 4 votes
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    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes
    Total Time: 40 minutes
    Servings: 6 servings
    Author: Paint the Kitchen Red

    Ingredients
      

    • 3 Tbsp vegetable oil
    • 1 cup chopped onion
    • 2 Tbsp garlic minced
    • 3 Tbsp ginger minced
    • 1 jalapeno sliced
    • 3 Tbsp curry powder or to taste
    • 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs cut into 1 inch cubes.
    • 4 cups chicken broth
    • 1 cup diced tomatoes
    • 1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro
    • 2 Tbsp unsalted butter
    • 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
    • 2 cups fresh spinach
    • 1 14- oz can coconut milk

    Instructions
     

    • Heat oil in large saucepan. Add onions, garlic, ginger, jalapeno and saute until softened and onions are golden brown, stirring often.
    • Add curry powder and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
    • Add chicken and stir to coat the chicken with the spices; fry until chicken pieces begin to lose their pink color and start to brown.
    • Add broth, tomatoes, cilantro and stir. Bring to a boil, lower heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
    • Using a large ladle, remove about 2 cups of liquid, and strain into a bowl, returning solids back to soup.
    • Melt butter in a separate small saucepan over medium heat.
    • Whisk in flour and stir constantly until mixture starts to bubble. Lower heat and stir until aromatic and light brown.
    • Gradually pour in the strained soup, stirring constantly.
    • Add the strained soup mixture back into the pot of soup and stir well.
    • Cook for an additional 5 minutes.
    • Add spinach and coconut milk. Cook until spinach just starts to wilt.
    • Serve over rice or with bread.
    Course Soups/Stews
    Cuisine Indian
    Main Ingredient chicken
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    Comments

    1. Anusha Sukumar

      March 05, 2022 at 9:42 pm

      Awesome and easy recipe.
      I made slight variations as I didn’t have jalapeΓ±os at home. Crushed pepper and cumin along with ginger and garlic. Thanks soo much for this comforting recipe!!!

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      • Paint the Kitchen Red

        March 09, 2022 at 11:40 pm

        Thanks, Anusha – glad you liked it!

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    2. Erin

      November 01, 2020 at 9:01 pm

      5 stars
      I made this for dinner tonight with a loaf of sour bread on the side and some jasmine rice to add into it and it was amazing! Thanks for the great recipe, I will be adding this to my regular meal rotation!

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      • Paint the Kitchen Red

        November 02, 2020 at 8:39 am

        Hi Erin- thank you for your comment. I’m thrilled that you liked the recipe and will make it again πŸ™‚

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    3. Audrey

      April 23, 2020 at 8:39 am

      5 stars
      5 stars from an Indian. It’s the best you can get. You can spice it up if you want to, but my little one just loves this as is.

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      • Paint the Kitchen Red

        April 23, 2020 at 11:26 am

        Thanks Audrey! I’m so happy to hear that you like one of my favorite recipes πŸ™‚

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    4. Denise

      January 12, 2020 at 3:56 pm

      5 stars
      Definitely worth making a double batch. Thanks for the wonderful recipe!

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      • Paint the Kitchen Red

        January 13, 2020 at 8:53 am

        Denise, I agree – it goes pretty quick πŸ™‚ Thanks for commenting.

        Reply
    5. Donna

      September 26, 2019 at 7:31 pm

      Loved, loved this soup. Sooooo good when feeling those seasonal allergies. Easy to make and so worth it!!!

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      • Paint the Kitchen Red

        September 28, 2019 at 8:05 pm

        Thank you Donna! I love this recipe so much, too!

        Reply
    6. Mikaela

      December 18, 2016 at 11:36 pm

      This sounds delicious! The high yesterday was 2 degrees… TWO. Definitely need more soup in my life. This sounds perfect for dipping naan in!!

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      • Paint the Kitchen Red

        December 20, 2016 at 4:03 am

        Yesss!! Naan to sop up the bits in the bowl!

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    7. Riva

      December 15, 2016 at 4:45 pm

      We’re snowed in here; this sounds like the perfect soup to make today! Cant wait to try it!

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    8. Lindsay

      November 11, 2016 at 12:40 am

      This looks like perfect comfort food on a cold, grey day. I will definitely give it a try. Thanks for the inspiration and education on curry.

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      • Paint the Kitchen Red

        November 14, 2016 at 11:26 pm

        Thanks Lindsay!

        Reply

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