Algerian Chicken And Chickpea Soup Recipe

Name: Algerian Chicken And Chickpea Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil; 12.5 oz chicken breast fillets; 1 None Spanish onion, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 1/4 inch fresh ginger, grated; 1/2 tsp ground cumin; 1/2 tsp ground coriander; 1 tsp ground turmeric; 1/2 tsp sweet paprika; 1 None cinnamon stick; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 4 cups chicken stock; 2 (10 oz) cans chickpeas, rinsed, drained; 2 (13.5 oz) cans crushed tomatoes; 2 tbsp finely chopped preserved lemon; 1 tbsp coarsely chopped fresh cilantro leaves

Servings: persons

2 tbsp olive oil
12.5 oz chicken breast fillets
1 None Spanish onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/4 inch fresh ginger, grated
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp ground turmeric
1/2 tsp sweet paprika
1 None cinnamon stick
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
4 cups chicken stock
2 (10 oz) cans chickpeas, rinsed, drained
2 (13.5 oz) cans crushed tomatoes
2 tbsp finely chopped preserved lemon
1 tbsp coarsely chopped fresh cilantro leaves

1
Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 10 mins, or until browned on both sides and cooked through. Let cool then shred coarsely.
2
Add remaining oil to pan and cook onion, garlic and ginger, stirring, until onion softens. Add spices and cook, stirring, until fragrant. Add flour and cook, stirring, until mixture bubbles and thickens. Gradually stir in stock and 4 cups water. Cook, stirring, until mixture comes to a boil then reduce heat and simmer for 20 mins.
3
Add chickpeas and tomatoes. Bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer for 10 mins. Add chicken and preserved lemon. Stir soup until hot. Just before serving, stir in fresh cilantro.

837

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

110

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tbsp olive oil, 12.5 oz chicken breast fillets, 1 None Spanish onion, finely chopped, 2 cloves garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Algerian Chicken And Chickpea Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Algerian Chicken And Chickpea Soup

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