Chicken Mulligatawny Soup - Master recipes

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 -