1/4 c. butter or olive oil
1/2 onion
1 carrot
2 stalks celery
1 1/2 tbsp. flour
2 tsp. curry powder
4 c. chicken broth
1/4 c. diced apples
1/2 c. rice (cooked)
1/2 c. diced chicken (cooked)
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/8 tsp. thyme
1/2 c. hot cream or evaporated milk

Saute onion, carrot and celery in oil. Stir in flour and curry powder. Add broth and simmer for 30 minutes. Add next 6 ingredients and simmer for 15 minutes. Add cream just before serving. Serves 4.