Curry Soup Mix

2 c , uncooked

1/2 c Raisins

1/3 c Walnuts, chopped

1/4 c Onions, dried

2 tb Salt

1 tb Curry powder

1 tb Sugar

2 ts Paprika

1 1/2 ts Dill weed

1 ts Dry mustard

1 ts Coriander, ground

1 ts Garlic powder

1/2 ts Cardamom, ground

2 c Shredded cooked Chicken

In large bowl, combine all ingredients, stirring until well blended. Store in an airtight container. To make soup,bring 10 c water to boil in large stockpot over high heat; add soup mix. Cover and reduce heat to medium. Stirring occasionally, simmer 20-25 minutes, until rice is tender.

Stir in 2 c shredded cooked chicken or cooked peeled shrimp; cook until heated through. Serve immediately. Store in an airtight container in refrigerator. This mix is a flavorful way to warm up on a cold winter's day. From "Christmas Gifts of Good Taste" Posted on GEnie by D.MORRISSEY [DEE], Nov 13, 1991 MM by Sylvia Steiger, GEnie THE.STEIGERS, CI$ 71511,2253, GT Cookbook echo moderator, net/node 004/005