Chicken And Couscous Soup Recipe

Name: Chicken And Couscous Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon oil; 1 kg chicken thigh fillet, cut in 3; 2 carrots, chopped; 1 leek, washed and finely sliced; 2 teaspoons moroccan seasoning, see note; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 4 cups chicken stock; 800 g peeled chopped tomatoes; 2 cups pumpkin, diced; 2 zucchini, diced; 1 lemon, zest of; 2 cups couscous; 2 cups boiling water; 1/4 cup fresh coriander, chopped; 1 birds eye chile, finely sliced

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon oil
1 kg chicken thigh fillet, cut in 3
2 carrots, chopped
1 leek, washed and finely sliced
2 teaspoons moroccan seasoning, see note
1 teaspoon ground cumin
4 cups chicken stock
800 g peeled chopped tomatoes
2 cups pumpkin, diced
2 zucchini, diced
1 lemon, zest of
2 cups couscous
2 cups boiling water
1/4 cup fresh coriander, chopped
1 birds eye chile, finely sliced

1
Heat oil in a large saucepan on high.
2
Cook the chicken in batches until golden.Remove and set aside.
3
Add carrots and leeks to same pan,reduce heat to medium and cook for 5 minutes.
4
Stir in the seasoning and cumin. Return chicken to pan and add stock and tomatoes. Bring to boil then reduce heat.
5
Stir in pumpkin and simmer for 5 minutes or until pumpkin is tender. Add zucchini and zest,season to taste and simmer further 5 minutes.
6
Place the couscous in a bowl and add boiling water. Cover with plastic wrap and stand for 5 minutes,then fluff with a fork.
7
Divide couscous between serving bowls and ladle in the soup.
8
Serve topped with the chopped coriander and chilli slices.
9
NOTE: Moroccan Seasoning recipe#141053 is a good substitute if commercial Moroccan Seasoning is unavailable.

2009

kcal

Calories

156

Fat

Carbs

138

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon oil, 1 kg chicken thigh fillet, cut in 3, 2 carrots, chopped, 1 leek, washed and finely sliced, and more.

Yes, Chicken And Couscous 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.

Chicken And Couscous Soup

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