Curried Chicken Butternut Soup (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 340g (12oz) raw skinless chicken breast.
02 - 1 large onion, finely chopped.
03 - 2 cloves garlic, crushed.
04 - 1/2 teaspoon turmeric.
05 - 2 teaspoons freshly grated ginger.
06 - 2 medium carrots, diced.
07 - 1 butternut squash, peeled and chopped.
08 - 1.5 tablespoons curry powder.
09 - 2 tablespoons tomato paste.
10 - 6 cups chicken stock.
11 - Salt and pepper to taste.
12 - Spray oil.
13 - Fresh coriander for garnish.

# Instructions:

01 - Spray pan with oil and cook chicken until golden. Remove and set aside to cool.
02 - Cook onion, garlic and ginger until soft. Add turmeric and cook 1 minute more.
03 - Mix in carrots, squash, curry powder, tomato paste with some stock to coat.
04 - Add remaining stock, bring to boil, then simmer covered 45 minutes until vegetables are soft.
05 - Partially blend soup. Shred chicken, return to pot, simmer 8-10 minutes more. Season and garnish with coriander.

# Notes:

01 - Can use chicken thighs instead of breast.
02 - Adjust curry powder to preferred spice level.
03 - Partially blend for texture.