Tikka Masala Soup

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons light vegetable oil

• 1 small onion, finely chopped

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated

• 1 teaspoon curry powder

• 1 teaspoon garam masala

• 1 teaspoon paprika

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 4 cups broth

• 28 oz can petite diced tomatoes

• 1 cup basmati rice

Instructions

Sauté the onion in olive oil for 5 minutes. Add the garlic, ginger, curry powder, garam masala, and paprika. Continue to sauté for 5 more minutes.

Move the mixture to a crockpot and add the chicken broth, rice, and tomatoes. Mix all together and cook on low for 3-5 hours.

Spice Rub Ingredients

• 1/2 teaspoon curry

• 1/2 teaspoon paprika

• 1/2 teaspoon cumin

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Mix the spices and place in a gallon size resealable bag.

• 1-pound Appel Farms Paneer, cut into cubes

• 3 tablespoons light vegetable oil

• 1/3 cup (5 oz.) coconut milk

Place the Paneer in the bag with the spices and massage the rub into the Paneer. Heat the oil to medium high heat.

Add the Paneer and sauté for about 10 minutes, stirring constantly to prevent sticking. Add the Paneer and coconut milk to the crockpot and cook on low one hour.
Serve garnished with fresh cilantro and Appel Farms Yogurt.