Curried Turkey Soup

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 cup minced onion
• 1 celery rib, thinly sliced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 teaspoons curry powder*
• 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• Salt, to taste
• Ground red pepper, to taste
• 1 1/2 cups diced cooked turkey
• 1/2 cup whipping cream
• 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
• Garnishes: Mango chutney, raisins, or diced dried fruit and toasted sliced almonds

Preparation

1. Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, celery, and garlic, and cook 3 minutes or until tender. Add curry powder and turmeric, and cook 1 minute. Add flour, and cook 2 minutes. Add broth, salt, and pepper, and simmer 10 minutes or until mixture begins to thicken. Add turkey and cream, and simmer 3 minutes or until heated through. Stir in lemon juice. Garnish, if desired.
2. *Be sure to look for curry powder that's imported or labeled "premium" for the best blend of spices.