Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   2      tablespoons   vegetable oil
     1/2  cup           chopped onion
   2      teaspoons     curry powder
   2      cups          chicken broth
   1 1/2  cups          water
     1/3  cup           uncooked long grain white rice
     1/2  teaspoon      salt
     1/8  teaspoon      pepper
   2      cups          bite-size chunks cooked chicken
   1      cup           unsweetened applesauce
     1/4  cup           chopped fresh parsley
     1/2  cup           heavy cream

Preparation:

Heat oil in a large saucepan. Add onion and curry powder, stir over medium-low heat 3 minutes or until onion is translucent. Add chicken broth, water, rice, salt, and pepper. Bring to boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer 20 minutes or until rice is cooked. Stir in chicken, applesauce and parsley. Cover and simmer 5 minutes or until soup is hot. Remove from heat and stir in cream. Serve immediately makes 7 cups. 4 servings. Crusty bread and a tossed salad go well with this main-dish soup.