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

Lutuf Ali Merani
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This soup is a must-try for any fan of Moroccan cuisine. It's packed with flavor and the chicken is cooked to perfection.


MD IBAHIM
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I made this soup for my family and they all loved it. It's a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Momin Momin
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This soup is so easy to make and it's absolutely delicious. I'll definitely be making it again soon.


seedy hydara
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I love the combination of flavors in this soup. It's a perfect balance of sweet, sour, and savory.


Keatlegile DoubaMan
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This soup is a great way to warm up on a cold day. It's also very flavorful and satisfying.


Mohammed Mohsin Miyan
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I wasn't sure how I would like this soup, but I was pleasantly surprised. It's really delicious and I'll definitely be making it again.


Lucas Dodson
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This soup is amazing! The flavors are so complex and the chicken is cooked to perfection.


Shimaa 7oda
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I'll definitely be making this soup again. It's a great way to use up leftover chicken.


Joel Martinez
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This soup is so flavorful and comforting. Perfect for a cold winter day.


Guadalupe Oporto
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The soup turned out great! I made a few substitutions based on what I had on hand and it still came out delicious.


Anzal Barako
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I love how easy this soup is to make. I was able to throw everything in my slow cooker and dinner was ready when I got home from work.


Allan Towry
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This soup was a hit with my family! The flavors were incredible and the chicken was so tender. I'll definitely be making this again.


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