Indian Mulligatawney

INGREDIENTS:

1 tbsp. oil
2 tbsp. butter
3/4 c. chopped onion
3/4 c. chopped carrot
3/4 c. chopped celery
2/3 c. chopped green pepper
1/2 c. chopped turnip
3/4 c. chopped apple
2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper
1 1/2 tsp. curry powder
6 c. chicken stock
1 tbsp. cornstarch
1/4 c. cold water
1/4 c. tomato paste
2 c. diced cookie chicken
1 1/2 c. pureed garbanzo beans (canned)
Chopped parsley

DIRECTIONS:

Heat oil and butter in saucepan. Add chopped vegetables and apples, salt, red pepper and curry powder. Cook, stirring frequently, until onions are almost tender. Meanwhile, heat stock to boiling point. Make a smooth paste of cornstarch and water. Add to stock, stirring constantly, until stock returns to boil.
Add vegetables and remaining ingredients, except parsley. Heat to serving temperature. Serve garnished with parsley. NOTE: Salt can be reduced or eliminated.