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Chicken and Couscous Soup

Gently simmered chicken, couscous and carrots, warmed with cumin and chilli, a Moroccan soup. Finish with chopped coriander and chilli slices.

45 min · Serves 6 · Medium

Serves
6

Ingredients

Time
Prep 10 min · Cook 35 min · 45 min total
Difficulty
medium
  1. 1

    Heat oil in a large saucepan on high. Cook the chicken in batches until golden.Remove and set aside.

  2. 2

    Add carrots and leeks to same pan,reduce heat to medium and cook for 5 minutes. Stir in the seasoning and cumin. Return chicken to pan and add stock and tomatoes. Bring to boil then reduce heat.

    5 min
  3. 3

    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.

  4. 4

    Place the couscous in a bowl and add boiling water. Cover with plastic wrap and stand for 5 minutes,then fluff with a fork.

    5 min
  5. 5

    Divide couscous between serving bowls and ladle in the soup. Serve topped with the chopped coriander and chilli slices.

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