East African Curried Chicken Soup Recipes

A TASTE OF AFRICA - KENYAN CHICKEN CURRY

Steps:

• Combine half the ginger, half the garlic, half the turmeric, half the lemon juice and half the oil in a large bowl with ALL the cumin, garam masala, ground coriander, paprika, chilli flakes and yoghurt.
• Add the chicken, turn to coat in marinade.
• Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
• Preheat oven to very hot (220C/425F).
• Cook chicken in lightly oiled shallow flameproof baking dish, uncovered, 10 minutes.(With the marinade).
• Heat remaining oil in large saucepan, cook onion, chilli powder, fenugreek, remaining ginger, garlic and turmeric, stirring, until onion softens.
• Add tomatoes (with their juice), cinnamon, green chillies and remaining lemon juice.
• Simmer, covered, for 10 minutes.
• Stir in cream and honey, simmer, uncovered, for one minute.
• Add chicken to curry, simmer about 5 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
• Remove from heat, stir in fresh coriander, serve over basmati rice, garnish with fresh coriander.

CURRIED CHICKEN SOUP

Steps:

• In a large shallow dish, combine the curry, salt, pepper and cayenne. Add chicken, a few pieces at a time, and turn to coat., In a large saucepan over medium heat, cook the chicken, carrots, red pepper and onion in oil for 4 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1-2 minutes longer or until chicken is browned and vegetables are tender; drain., Stir in the garbanzo beans, broth, tomatoes and water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes. Stir in coconut milk; heat through. Garnish servings with cilantro.

TANZANIAN CURRIED CHICKEN-BANANA SOUP

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven, brown the chicken pieces in the oil.
• Remove chicken, reserving, and add the onion and garlic to the pot.
• Sauté until soft, then stir in the powdered chile, the curry, and the black pepper and fry for 2 more minutes.
• Add the tomatoes, stock, chicken pieces, and coconut, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
• When the chicken is done, remove, let cool, then strip away the meat and cut it into bite-sized chunks, discarding the skin and bones.
• Add it back into the pot with the banana chunks.
• Simmer 10 minutes.
• When ready to serve, ladle into bowls.

EAST AFRICAN CURRIED CHICKEN SOUP

Steps:

• In a large pot, brown the chicken pieces in the oil.
• Remove chicken, set aside, and add the onion and garlic to pot.
• Sauté until soft, then stir in the peri-peri, the masala meusi, and the black pepper.
• Fry for about 2 more minutes.
• Add the tomatoes, stock, chicken pieces, and coconut, bring to boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
• When the chicken is done, add banana chunks, and simmer for about 10 more minutes.
• Ladle into bowls and enjoy!