Chicken and Couscous Soup

Fairy Nuff's Note:

A hearty Moroccan soup from one of my favourite Aussie magazines - recipe adapted to suit my family.

• Total Time: 45 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 35 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 6-8

Yield: 6.0 serves

• 1 tablespoon oil
• 1 kg chicken thigh fillet , cut in 3
• 2 carrots , chopped
• 1 leek , washed and finely sliced
• 2 teaspoons moroccan seasoning , see note
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 4 cups chicken stock
• 800 g peeled chopped tomatoes
• 2 cups pumpkin , diced
• 2 zucchini , diced
• 1 lemon, zest of
• 2 cups couscous
• 2 cups boiling water
• ¼ cup fresh coriander , chopped
• 1 birds eye chile , finely sliced

Directions:

1. Heat oil in a large saucepan on high.
2. Cook the chicken in batches until golden.Remove and set aside.
3. Add carrots and leeks to same pan,reduce heat to medium and cook for 5 minutes.
4. Stir in the seasoning and cumin. Return chicken to pan and add stock and tomatoes. Bring to boil then reduce heat.
5. 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.
6. Place the couscous in a bowl and add boiling water. Cover with plastic wrap and stand for 5 minutes,then fluff with a fork.
7. Divide couscous between serving bowls and ladle in the soup.
8. Serve topped with the chopped coriander and chilli slices.
9. NOTE: Moroccan Seasoning Moroccan Seasoning Mix is a good substitute if commercial Moroccan Seasoning is unavailable.

Reviews

[MsPia]

The flavors of this soup are amazing. It's like fireworks in your mouth. I used large couscous, because that is what I had on hand. Thank you Fairy Nuff.

[lemoncurd]

A really hearty rustic soup which passes as main meal. I followed the recipe to the T except I left out the leeks and used shallots instead also I left out the chilli and sauted the chicken with some garlic and red chili paste.Next time I will add more morrocan spice to the dish. I loved the lemoney flavour and the corriander was the "cherry" on top. Thank you for posting Fairy Nuff.