The Best Mulligatawny Soup Recipe

chicken thighs) ((skinless, boneless, cut into 1/2-inch cubes))

(or 2 chicken breasts)

(or about 1 lb beef chuck or stewing beef, stewed to full doneness prior as it takes longer to cook than chicken)

(or 3 cups sauteed mushrooms)

yellow onions (chopped)

celery stalks (chopped)

small carrots (diced)

leek (thinly sliced (white part only))

Half a stick butter

all-purpose flour

mild curry powder (or medium / hot for more burn in your mouth)

chicken broth

apple (cored and finely chopped)

white rice

Salt (to taste)

Freshly ground black pepper (to taste)

ground nutmeg

dried thyme

heavy cream (heated (optional))

Chopped fresh parsley