Curried Turkey, Apple, And Rice Soup

Ingredients

• 7 cups turkey stock
• 3 apples, chopped
• 2 carrots, diced
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 3 tbsp shortening
• ½ cup flour
• 1 tbsp salt
• 1½ tsp paprika
• ¼ tsp nutmeg
• ½ cup celery, finely chopped
• 4 tbsp washed rice

Method

1. 1 Place 4 cups turkey stock, apples, 1 carrot, and onion in a saucepan. Bring to a boil and cook slowly until vegetables are soft.
2. 2 Melt shortening in a separate saucepan. Add flour and stir until well browned.
3. 3 Add 2 cups turkey stock to the roux. Cook for 10 minutes, then stir into the vegetable mixture.
4. 4 Bring to a boil, then strain the soup back into the saucepan.
5. 5 Season with salt, paprika, and nutmeg. Add remaining 3 cups stock, celery, carrot, and rice.
6. 6 Bring to a boil and cook very slowly for 35 minutes. Adjust seasoning and serve.