Curried Chicken Rice Soup

- 2 large carrots, diced
2 celery ribs, diced
1 small onion, chopped
3/4 cup butter
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp seasoned salt
1/2 to 1 tsp curry powder
3 cans (12 oz each) evaporated milk
4 cups chicken broth
2 to 3 cups cubed cooked chicken
2 cups cooked long grain rice
In a large saucepan, sauté carrots, celery and onion for 2 minutes. Stir in flour, seasoned salt and curry until smooth. Gradually add milk. bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Gradually add the chicken broth. Stir in the chicken and rice. Return to a boil.
Reduce heat; simmer uncovered for 15 minutes or until the vegetables are tender. Serves 10 to 12.

I love anything with curry, but this is really great. I used an East Indian hot curry powder and added a bit more than the recipe calls for.
Mike
Hayden Lake, ID