Moroccan Chicken-and-Couscous Soup |Chinese Food

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Pub date
2007-12-06

Moroccan Chicken-and-Couscous Soup

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Moroccan Chicken-and-Couscous Soup

1. Ingredients

2 tablespoons cooking oil
1 onion, chopped
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into approximately 1 1/2-by-1/4-inch strips
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 3/4 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper
1 sweet potato, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch cubes
1 zucchini, quartered lengthwise and cut crosswise into 1-inch pieces
3/4 cup tomato puree
1 quart water
2 cups canned low-sodium chicken broth or homemade stock
1/2 cup couscous
1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley

Nutrition Info

Per Serving

Calories: 417 kcal
Carbohydrates: 43 g
Dietary Fiber: 5 g
Fat: 15 g
Protein: 26 g
Sugars: 10 g

2. Cooking Directions

In a large pot, heat the oil over moderate heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent, about 5 minutes.
Increase the heat to moderately high. Add the chicken, cayenne, cumin, salt, and pepper to the pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 2 minutes.
Stir in the sweet potato, zucchini, tomato puree, water, and broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes.
Add the couscous to the soup. Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove the pot from the heat. Let the soup stand, covered, for 2 minutes; add the parsley and serve.

Yield: 4 servings

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Wine

Soup with such a riot of flavors needs a wine that's big but simple. Try a California zinfandel here for its generous, spicy fruit, supple texture, and full body.

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