Hearty Curried Chicken Bowl - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 cup butter (yes 3/4 cup!) or 3/4 cup margarine (yes 3/4 cup!)
1 onion, chopped
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (or to taste, adjust to suit heat level)
3 -4 carrots (peeled and diced)
1 large stalk celery, chopped
2 -3 tablespoons fresh minced garlic (or to taste, I like lots!)
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons seasoning salt
1 tablespoon curry powder (or to taste)
3 (12 ounce) cans evaporated milk
4 cups chicken broth
fresh ground black pepper (to taste)
3 cups cooked cubed chicken
2 cups cooked rice or 2 cups cooked cubed potatoes

Preparation

In a large saucepan heat butter over medium heat.
Add in onion, pepper flakes carrots and celery; saute for about 4 minutes or until softened.
Add in garlic and cook 2-3 minutes.
Add in flour, seasoned salt and curry powder; cook stirring for 2 minutes.
Add in evaporated milk and chicken broth; bring to a boil stirring constantly until heated through and thickened (about 2-3 minutes).Season with fresh ground black pepper to taste.
Add in cooked chicken and rice or potatoes; stir until heated through.
Ladle into bowls and serve with crusty bread.