Best 7 Moroccan Chicken Soup Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey to Morocco with our tantalizing Moroccan chicken soup, a symphony of flavors that will transport your taste buds to the heart of North Africa. This wholesome soup showcases the vibrant spices and aromatic herbs that define Moroccan cuisine. Succulent chicken, tender vegetables, and chickpeas simmer in a rich, flavorful broth infused with ginger, garlic, cumin, paprika, and a hint of saffron. As the enticing aroma fills your kitchen, you'll know you're in for a treat.

In this comprehensive guide, we'll take you step-by-step through the art of crafting this delectable soup. From selecting the freshest ingredients to mastering the perfect balance of spices, we'll unveil the secrets of Moroccan cuisine. Along the way, you'll discover variations of this beloved dish, including a hearty chicken and lentil soup and a refreshing summer gazpacho bursting with the flavors of ripe tomatoes, cucumber, and bell peppers.

Whether you're a seasoned chef or just starting your culinary adventures, our collection of recipes will inspire you to create authentic Moroccan chicken soup that will impress your family and friends. So gather your ingredients, prepare your taste buds, and let's embark on a culinary journey to the vibrant streets of Morocco, one spoonful at a time.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

MOROCCAN CHICKEN AND VEGETABLE SOUP



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This fragrant soup is a great way to use up leftover rotisserie chicken. Even if you only have half of a chicken left, use the bones for the stock and whatever meat you have left can go in at the end.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 plain rotisserie chicken
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
2 leeks, white and light green parts only, sliced 1/2-inch thick, dark green tops reserved
3 stalks celery, 2 chopped, 1 cut into large chunks
1 large carrot, peels reserved, chopped
2 cloves garlic, smashed and peeled
1/2 cup cilantro leaves, stems reserved
Kosher salt
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 small zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 small yellow squash, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
3 tablespoons harissa
2 teaspoons ras el hanout or 1 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice plus 1 teaspoon ground cumin (see Cook's Note)
2 tablespoons tomato paste
One 15.5 ounce can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
4 cups baby spinach
Plain Greek yogurt, for serving

Steps:

  • Remove the meat from the chicken and discard the skin. Chop the meat into large chunks. Cut the chicken carcass into 2 or 3 pieces and put in a large pot with the chicken broth, leek greens, chunked celery, carrot peels, garlic, cilantro stems and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Add 6 cups water to cover, bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook until the carcass is falling apart and the broth is flavorful, 20 to 25 minutes. Strain the broth, discarding any solids, and reserve.
  • Wipe the pot clean and heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped leeks, celery, carrots, zucchini and yellow squash. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and cook until the leeks begin to wilt, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the harissa, ras el hanout and tomato paste and stir to coat the vegetables, cooking until the spices darken. Add the broth and chickpeas, cover and simmer until the vegetables are very tender, about 15 minutes. Stir in the chopped chicken, cilantro leaves and the spinach. Cook until the spinach is wilted, about 2 minutes. Serve with a spoonful of Greek yogurt on top.

MOROCCAN CHICKEN AND COUSCOUS SOUP



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Quick From Scratch Soups & Salads - Food & Wine. 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. Berry-flavored zinfandel.

Provided by dicentra

Categories     Poultry

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons cooking oil
1 onion, chopped
1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 4)
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 (about 1/2 pound)
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 2 cups homemade stock
1/2 cup couscous
1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • 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.

MOROCCAN VEGETABLE SOUP WITH CHICKEN AND RICE



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Chorba al-Khadra bil Djej wa Roz is a tasty, satisfying soup made by simmering carrots, zucchini and onions with chicken, rice and Moroccan spices and herbs. Serve it as a starter or as a light supper.

Provided by pammyowl

Categories     Clear Soup

Time 55m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

150 g cooked chicken or 5 ounces cooked chicken, diced
2 tablespoons butter
1 medium onions or 2 leeks, chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 large zucchini, chopped (set aside)
2 carrots, peeled and diced
1 -2 celery rib, with leaves diced
4 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or 4 tablespoons fresh cilantro
1/4 cup uncooked rice
3 cups chicken broth or 3 cups chicken stock
3 cups water
1 1/2 teaspoons salt (or to taste)
1 teaspoon ginger
3/4 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper or 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, to taste
3 saffron threads, crushed for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • In a 3 quart pot, saute the onions and garlic in the butter over medium heat for a few minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the remaining ingredients, except for the zucchini, and bring the soup to a boil. Cover, reduce the heat, and simmer for about 20 minutes.
  • Add the zucchini, cover, and continue simmering for another 10 minutes, or until the zucchini is tender and the rice is cooked. Taste, adjust the seasoning if desired, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 233.1, Fat 9.8, SaturatedFat 4.8, Cholesterol 43.4, Sodium 1555.6, Carbohydrate 20.3, Fiber 3, Sugar 5.4, Protein 15.9

MOROCCAN CHICKEN SOUP WITH APRICOT COUSCOUS



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From what I understand, this Moroccan-Style soup reflects many of the bold spices in North Africa, such as coriander, cumin, cinnamon and cardamon. Here we made Apricot Couscous, to serve on top. The numbers are not low but you are getting a whole and very filling meal! The couscous also makes a nice side dish for chicken, fish or lamb. Make the couscous while making the soup. CuisineAtHome.com - June 2009

Provided by Manami

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 40m

Yield 9 cups

Number Of Ingredients 31

2 cups diced onions
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh minced gingerroot
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon ground paprika
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon cardamom
1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 cup good dry white wine
4 cups low sodium chicken broth
3 cups cooked shredded chicken (we prefer the white meat)
15 ounces chickpeas, drained, and rinsed (1 can)
14 1/2 ounces diced tomatoes with juice (1 can )
13 3/4 ounces artichoke hearts, drained, and quartered (canned artichokes are best - 1 can)
1/4 cup pitted quartered kalamata olive
kosher salt, to taste
ground black pepper, to taste
minced fresh cilantro
toasted slivered almonds
2 cups water
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (not the bottled kind, pleez)
minced zest of one lemon
1 pinch kosher salt
1 cup dry instant couscous
1/4 cup diced dried apricot

Steps:

  • SOUP:.
  • Sauté onion in oil in a large pot over medium heat until onion is soft, 5 minutes.
  • Add gingerroot, garlic, paprika, coriander, cumin, cinnamon, cardamom, turmeric, nutmeg, and pepper flakes.
  • Cook 1 minute.
  • Deglaze pot with wine, reduce until liquid is nearly evaporated.
  • Stir in broth, chicken, chickpeas, tomatoes, artichoke hearts, and olives.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer soup for 10 minutes.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Garnish soup with cilantro and almonds.
  • Serve with Apricot Couscous and E N J O Y!
  • APRICOT COUSCOUS:.
  • Bring water honey, oil, lemon juice, zest and salt to a boil in a saucepan.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Stir in couscous and apricots: cover and let stand until water is absorbed, about 5 minutes.
  • Fluff couscous with a fork before serving with soup.

SPICY MOROCCAN CHICKEN AND LENTIL SOUP



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Categories     Soup/Stew     Chicken

Yield 8 Bowls

Number Of Ingredients 24

HARISSA
5 Tbl. Olive oil
1 1/2 Tbl. Paprika
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tsp. ground coriander
3/4 tsp. ground cumin
1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
1/8 tsp. salt
SOUP
11/2 # bone in split chicken breasts
1 Tbl. olive oil
1 medium onion, minced
1 tsp. fresh ginger
1 tsp. ground cumin
1/2 tsp. paprika
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. cayenne
Pinch of saffron
1 Tbl. flour
10 Cups chicken broth
3/4 Cup green or brown lentils
4 tomatoes, cored and chopped
1 can chickpeas
1/3 Cup chopped cilantro

Steps:

  • 1. Harissa: combine all the ingredients in a small bowl; microwave on high until bubbling and fragrant, 15-30 seconds. Set aside to cool. 2. For the Soup: pat the chicken dry and season with salt and pepper. Heat oil In a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat until just smoking. Brown the chicken lightly on both sides, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate. 3. Add the onion to the pot and cook until soft, 5-7 minutes. Stir in the spices and a 1/4 tsp. black pepper and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute. Add broth, scraping up browned bits and smooth out any lumps, and bring to a boil. 4. Add the lentils and the browned chicken; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce to a simmer, and cook until chicken registers 160 degrees on an instant read thermometer, 15-20 minutes. 5. Remove the chicken, let cool slightly, then shred into bite size pieces, discarding skin and bone. Meanwhile, continue to simmer the lentils, covered for 15 minutes. 6. Stir in tomatoes and chickpeas, and continue to simmer until lentils are tender, 10-15 minutes more. Add the chicken and heat through. Stir in cilantro and a 1/4 cup Harissa and season with salt and pepper. Serve with remaining Harissa on the side.

MOROCCAN CHICKEN AND COUSCOUS SOUP RECIPE - (4.1/5)



Moroccan Chicken and Couscous Soup Recipe - (4.1/5) image

Provided by á-2502

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 (151/2-ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 (141/2-ounce) can diced tomatoes with Roasted garlic and onion.
1 (6-ounce) bag shredded carrots
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
1(10-ounce0 package sliced oven-roasted chicken breast, cut into bite sized pices
1 (6-ounce) bag baby spinach
1/2 cup plain couscous

Steps:

  • 1. Bring the broth, chickpeas, tomatoes, carrots and cinnamon to a boil in a large covered saucepan. Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, until the carrots are tender, about 2 minutes. Add the chicken and heat thrugh, about 1 minute. 2. Stir in the spinach and couscous. Remove from the heat, cover, and let stand until the couscous is tender and the spinachwilts, about 5 minutes.

MOROCCAN CHICKEN AND COUSCOUS SOUP



MOROCCAN CHICKEN AND COUSCOUS SOUP image

Categories     Soup/Stew     Chicken

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 Tbsp. olive oil
1 onion, chopped
1/4 tsp. cayenne
1 tsp. ground cumin
1 sweet potato, peeled and cut into 3/4" cubes
1 zucchini quartered lengthwise and cut into 1" pieces
3/4 cup tomato sauce
2 Tbsp. tomato paste
7 cups of unsalted chicken stock
1/2 c. couscous
1/4 cup chopped parsley (opt.)

Steps:

  • In a large pot, heat the oil over moderate heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent - 5 minutes. Stir in sweet potato, zucchini, tomato sauce and paste, and broth. Bring to a boil. Salt and pepper to taste. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender -- 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. Garnish with parsley if desired and serve.

Tips:

  • Use a large pot or Dutch oven to make the soup so that there is plenty of room for the chicken and vegetables to simmer.
  • Brown the chicken pieces in a little bit of olive oil before adding them to the pot. This will help to develop their flavor.
  • Add a variety of vegetables to the soup, such as carrots, celery, onions, and potatoes. You can also add other vegetables that you like, such as zucchini, green beans, or corn.
  • Use a good quality chicken broth or stock. This will make a big difference in the flavor of the soup.
  • Season the soup to taste with salt, pepper, and other spices such as cumin, coriander, and paprika.
  • Let the soup simmer for at least 30 minutes so that the flavors have time to meld.
  • Serve the soup hot with a side of bread or rice.

Conclusion:

Moroccan chicken soup is a delicious and healthy dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a great way to use up leftover chicken. This soup is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you are looking for a comforting and flavorful soup, give Moroccan chicken soup a try.

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