1 c  Golden Delicious apple,

           -peeled, split, cored, cut
           -in 1/4" dice
      1 ts Curry powder

    1/4 ts Saffron threads

           -OR
      1 pn Saffron powder

           Salt
           Freshly ground pepper
  Place the apple dice with water in a pan over medium heat. Add the
  curry powder, saffron and salt and pepper to taste. Mix well, cover
  with a lid, and cook for 3 minutes over medium heat. Strain and keep
  warm on the side until ready to serve soup.
  To serve soup, pour soup into bowls, sprinkle with diced curried
  apple, and garnish with snipped chives. Serve 4-6.