Mulligatawny Soup (India)

Mulligatawny Soup (India) Ingredients  1/2 cup chopped onion  2 stalks celery, chopped  1 carrot, diced  1/4 cup butter  1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour  1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder  4 cups chicken broth  1/2 apple, cored and chopped  1/4 cup white rice  1 skinless, boneless chicken breast half - cut into cubes  salt to taste  ground black pepper to taste  1 pinch dried thyme  1/2 cup heavy cream, heated 6 Servings Directions 1. Saute onions, celery, carrot, and butter in a large soup pot. Add flour and curry, and cook 5 more minutes. Add chicken stock, mix well, and bring to a boil. Simmer about 1/2 hour. 2. Add apple, rice, chicken, salt, pepper, and thyme. Simmer 15-20 minutes, or until rice is done. 3. When serving, add hot cream.