4 tbsp. butter
2 lg. onions
1 c. chopped celery
2 tart apples, peeled, cored, chopped
1 tbsp. fresh garlic, mashed
4 tbsp. flour
Diced cooked chicken
5 tbsp. curry powder
2 tsp. tomato paste
4 c. chicken stock
1 c. cream or milk
Optional: (condiments) bacon bits, almonds, pineapple, raisins, shredded coconut

Melt butter and cook onions and celery until soft. Add apples. Mix flour and curry in a bowl and add to mixture. Add tomato paste (make as smooth as possible). Cook over low heat stirring constantly for 3 minutes. Add broth little by little then add cream. Over moderate heat cook for 20 minutes. Strain sauce to remove apples and vegetables. Add cooked, diced chicken and serve over rice. Serve with above condiments.

Serves 6 to 8 people. This freezes very well.