# Hearty Chicken Soup

Recipe by [Ostap Melnyk](https://fridge.menu/en/u/ostapmelnyk)

A thick, warming chicken soup with curry, leek and tomatoes, finished with cream.

Servings: 4 · Prep 15 min · Cook 30 min · Soups

Contains: milk

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## Ingredients

- 2 tsp [Curry powder](https://fridge.menu/en/i/curry-powder) — medium hot
- 1 tsp [Cumin](https://fridge.menu/en/i/cumin) — ground
- 1 pcs [Onion](https://fridge.menu/en/i/onion) — finely chopped
- 2 clove [Garlic](https://fridge.menu/en/i/garlic) — finely chopped
- 2 pcs [Leek](https://fridge.menu/en/i/leek) — thinly sliced into rings
- 500 g [Chicken breast](https://fridge.menu/en/i/chicken-breast) — cut into cubes
- 800 ml [Stock](https://fridge.menu/en/i/stock)
- 2 tsp [Dried thyme](https://fridge.menu/en/i/dried-thyme)
- 2 pcs [Tomato](https://fridge.menu/en/i/tomato) — cut into wedges
- 1 pcs [Bell pepper](https://fridge.menu/en/i/bell-pepper) — cut into cubes
- 200 ml [Double cream](https://fridge.menu/en/i/whipping-cream)
- 2 tbsp [Cornflour](https://fridge.menu/en/i/corn-starch) — mixed with a little water
- 2 tbsp [Olive oil](https://fridge.menu/en/i/olive-oil)
- [Salt](https://fridge.menu/en/i/salt)
- [Black pepper](https://fridge.menu/en/i/black-pepper) — freshly ground
- 1 bunch [Parsley](https://fridge.menu/en/i/parsley) — flat-leaf, roughly chopped
- 300 ml Basmati rice — cooked according to packet instructions

## Steps

1. Heat a pot and toast the curry powder and cumin, stirring, until fragrant.
2. Add the oil, onion, garlic and leek, and fry in the curry until the onion softens.
3. Add the chicken breast, brown on all sides, then pour in the stock and add the thyme.
4. Cover and simmer gently for 20 minutes until the chicken is tender; meanwhile cook the rice according to the packet instructions. (20 min)
5. Add the tomatoes and bell pepper, and season with salt and black pepper.
6. Lightly thicken the soup with the cornflour mixed with cold water, stirring.
7. Bring to the boil, stir in the cream and serve sprinkled with chopped parsley, with rice on the side if liked.

Published 2026-10-09

https://fridge.menu/en/r/beef-stew-2yw2812d

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