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.

taylor buis
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This soup is delicious! The flavors are amazing and the apricot couscous is the perfect touch. I will definitely be making this again.


RavenFox Studios
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I love this soup! It's so flavorful and comforting. The apricot couscous is a great addition and it really makes the dish.


Ruksana naseem
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This is one of my favorite soup recipes. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. The apricot couscous is a great way to add a little something extra to the dish.


mujahid zadran
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit. The flavors are so well-balanced and the apricot couscous adds a nice sweetness. I highly recommend trying this recipe.


Rahmat Zeb
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I loved the soup! The flavors were amazing and the apricot couscous was the perfect addition. I will definitely be making this again.


BlackSaysPE
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The soup was good, but it was a bit too thick for my taste. I would recommend adding more liquid.


Clara Carballa
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I thought the soup was a bit bland. I added some extra spices and it was much better.


Bob Bernstein
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The soup was good, but the apricot couscous didn't really add anything to the dish.


Shyam Gupta
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This soup was a bit too spicy for my taste. I would recommend using less cayenne pepper.


castillo aiza
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I wasn't a fan of this soup. The flavors were just okay and the apricot couscous was too bland.


Mudsar Dullu
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The soup was flavorful, but the apricot couscous was a bit too sweet for my taste.


Oisin Beckett
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This was a delicious and easy soup to make. I added some extra vegetables to the soup and it was even better.


Eduardo Duran
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I love this recipe! The soup is so flavorful and the apricot couscous is a great addition. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Md Ayub 4
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This recipe is a keeper! The soup was flavorful and comforting, and the apricot couscous added a unique twist. I will definitely be making this again.


Md Samiur Rohman
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This soup was easy to make and so delicious. I used chicken thighs instead of breasts and it turned out great. The apricot couscous was a nice touch.


Taiwo Micheal
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I've never had Moroccan chicken soup before, but this recipe was a great introduction. The soup was flavorful and hearty, and the apricot couscous was a delicious addition. I'll definitely be making this again.


Peshraw Ali
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Made this soup for dinner last night and it was a hit! The flavors were amazing and the apricot couscous added a nice sweetness to the dish. I highly recommend trying this recipe.


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