Asian Chicken Noodle Soup

Indian in origin, Mulligatawny soup is a creamy chicken soup flavored with curry and apples. Traditionally it calls for rice, but I switch out the rice for wholesome udon noodles and boost the healthfulness with a bit of turmeric.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1 cup shredded carrots (about 2 carrots)
- 2 stalks celery, chopped (include the leaves)
- 1 (7.27 oz) package Fortune Udon Noodles Chicken
- 2 teaspoons curry powder
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2-3 cups diced cooked chicken
- 1 crisp apple, peeled and diced
- 4 cups (32 oz.) carton chicken broth
- 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil or cilantro
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
Instructions
- 1
In a large pot or Dutch oven melt butter over medium heat.
- 2
Add onion, carrots and celery; stir and cook 3 to 5 minutes or until onions begin to soften.
- 3
Stir in Fortune flavor packet, curry powder, turmeric and black pepper.
- 4
Add chicken, apples and broth. Turn up heat to medium-high and bring to a simmer.
- 5
Add udon noodles and coconut milk.
- 6
Cook, stirring to separate noodles, for 3 to 4 minutes or until heated through.
- 7
Ladle into serving bowls. Garnish each serving with a sprinkle of herbs and green onions.
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