Mulligatawny

This has quickly become a family favorite -- or at least a Ryan/Kal favorite. He says he would eat it everyday if I made it. And still sticks to that claim even after the 6th time in 2 months.I got the recipe from Mel's Kitchen Cafe and adjusted it just a tiny bit to make it a few less calories... but I really do love it more and more every time I eat it.

saute in 2 t. EVOO until onion is translucent:

1/2 c chopped onion

1 c chopped carrots

1 c chopped celery

stir in:

1/4 c flour

2 T (scant) curry powder

cook 1 min.

slowly whisk in:

6 c. low-sodium chicken broth

simmer 8-10 min.

Add:

1 chopped, peeled Granny Smith apple

1 t. salt

1/2 t. pepper

1/2 t. dried thyme

2 c. cooked, diced chicken (I either cook it beforehand in the crockpot, days ahead or just in the morning, or it's really good with that canned chicken breast from Costco; just 1 can)

2 c. cooked brown rice (again, throw it in the rice cooker in the morn or use leftovers - easy)

Simmer 8-10 min longer

Add:

3/4 c. skim milk (or fat free half and half, or cream if you must but that will add pts+)

warm through

Makes about 7, 1.5 cup servings and calculates to be 5 points plus per serving.