4 slices bacon
1/4 c. sliced celery
1/4 c. chopped onion
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tbsp. flour
1 c. milk
1 c. water
1/2 c. applesauce
3 tbsp. tomato paste
3-4 tsp. curry powder
2 chicken bouillon cubes
3 c. cubed/cut cooked chicken
Hot cooked rice (6-8 servings)
Assorted condiments: Raisins, coconut, green pepper, chutney, almonds, peaches, etc.

1. Cook bacon until crisp; drain, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings; crumble and set aside.

2. Cook onion, celery, garlic in the bacon drippings; (leave drippings in pan with the rest).

3. Blend flour into the mixture from step 2.

4. Stir into the mixture milk, water, applesauce, tomato paste, bouillon cubes and curry.

5. Cook and stir mixture until thickened and bubbly.

6. Stir in chicken and crumbled bacon.

7. Heat through.

8. Serve over rice; pass condiments to go on top as desired. Makes 6-8 servings.