Morrocan chicken and chickpea soup Recipe

Name: Morrocan chicken and chickpea soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 large chicken breast; 1 large brown onion, finely diced; 2 clove garlic, crushed; 1 tsp ginger, grated; 1 1/2 tsp each ground cumin and ground coriander; 1 tsp ground turmeric; 1/2 tsp sweet paprika; 1 cinnamon stick; 1/4 cup plain flour; 1 litre chicken stock; 1 litre water; 1 tin chickpeas, drained and rinsed; 800 grams canned crushed tomatoes; 2 tbsp preserved lemon rind, finely chopped; 1/4 cup loosely packed coriander leaves

Servings: persons

2 tbsp olive oil
1 large chicken breast
1 large brown onion, finely diced
2 clove garlic, crushed
1 tsp ginger, grated
1 1/2 tsp each ground cumin and ground coriander
1 tsp ground turmeric
1/2 tsp sweet paprika
1 cinnamon stick
1/4 cup plain flour
1 litre chicken stock
1 litre water
1 tin chickpeas, drained and rinsed
800 grams canned crushed tomatoes
2 tbsp preserved lemon rind, finely chopped
1/4 cup loosely packed coriander leaves

1
Heat half the oil in large frying pan over medium heat and cook chicken until browned.
2
Set aside to cool for 10 minutes and shred with two forks
3
Heat remaining oil in large pot over medium heat; cook onion, garlic and ginger, stirring until onion softens.
4
Add spices and stir until fragrant
5
Add flour; cook gently, stirring until mixture thickens and bubbles.
6
Gradually stir in stock and water; cook stirring until mixture boils and thickens slightly.
7
Reduce heat; simmer uncovered, 20 minutes
8
Add chickpeas and tomatoes, bring to boil.
9
Reduce heat; simmer for a further 10 minutes.
10
Add chicken and preserved lemon; stirring until soup is hot.
11
Season to taste.
12
Add coriander just before serving

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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, 1 large chicken breast, 1 large brown onion, finely diced, 2 clove garlic, crushed, and more.

Yes, Morrocan 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.

Morrocan chicken and chickpea soup

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