Butter Chicken Soup
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4.7
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Butter Chicken Soup
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If you love classic butter chicken, you'll love this rich and creamy soup recipe. It's the perfect cozy meal for a chilli night.
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Ingredients
For the chicken
- 500 g (1lbs) chicken thighs boneless + skinless
- 1 tbsp canola oil / vegetable oil
- 1 tbsp garam masala
- ½ tsp ground cardamom
- ½ tsp paprika
- 1 tsp salt
For the soup
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 onion finely chopped
- 2 tsp garlic crushed
- 1 tsp ginger crushed
- 2 tsp garam masala
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp ground cardamom
- 400 g (14oz) tomato puree (not paste) Passata or crushed tomatoes are good substitutes
- 3 cups chicken stock
- 1-2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1½ cups heavy / whipping cream
Instructions
- Slice the chicken into small, bite-size pieces.
- Place the chicken in a medium bowl then add a tablespoon of olive oil and some of the spices. Mix well.
- In a large, deep pot, sear the chicken until browned on both sides then remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, melt the butter then add the onion, garlic and ginger. Cook until the mixture is fragrant then add the remaining spices.
- Cook until the mixture is dry in the pot and the spices are toasted then pour in the tomatoes and stock.
- Add the chicken back into the soup then reduce the heat and bring to a simmer.
- Allow to cook for 10-15 minutes until the chicken is soft.
- Pour in the cream and season with salt, pepper and a pinch of sugar.
- Ladle the soup into serving bowls and finish with a drizzle of cream, fresh coriander/cilantro and fresh chillies (optional).
Nutrition Information
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Calories
302kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
13g
(4%)
Protein
23g
(46%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Cholesterol
95mg
(32%)
Sodium
1084mg
(45%)
Potassium
659mg
(19%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
898IU
(18%)
Vitamin C
11mg
(12%)
Calcium
54mg
(5%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 302 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 302kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 95mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 1084mg | 45% |
| Potassium | 659mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 898IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 54mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.7
51 reviews
Excellent
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