Chicken Mulligatawny Soup Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1 large onion, chopped (about 2 cups)
• 2 ribs celery, chopped (about 1 cup)
• 2 carrots, chopped (about 1 cup)
• 2 bay leaves
• 4 teaspoons curry powder
• 1 1/4 pound (570 g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs, trimmed of visible fat
• 2 cups (475 ml) chicken stock
• 2 cups (475 ml) water
• 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt (or 1 teaspoon sea salt)
• 1/4 cup uncooked basmati rice
• 2 tart apples, cored, peeled, and chopped (about 2 cups)
• 1/4 (60 ml) cup heavy whipping cream
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) plain yogurt, for garnish
• 1 tablespoon minced chives, for garnish