Chicken and Couscous Soup

Ingredients

• oil
• chicken thigh fillet
• carrots
• leek
• seasoning
• ground cumin
• chicken stock
• chopped tomatoes
• pumpkin
• zucchini
• lemon, zest of
• couscous
• boiling water
• fresh coriander
• birds eye chile

Preparation

1. 1heat oil in a large saucepan on high
2. 2cook the chicken in batches until golden
3. 3remove and set aside
4. 4add carrots and leeks to same pan , reduce heat to medium and cook for 5 minutes
5. 5stir in the seasoning and cumin
6. 6return chicken to pan and add stock and tomatoes
7. 7bring to boil then reduce heat
8. 8stir in pumpkin and simmer for 5 minutes or until pumpkin is tender
9. 9add zucchini and zest , season to taste and simmer further 5 minutes
10. 10place the couscous in a bowl and add boiling water
11. 11cover with plastic wrap and stand for 5 minutes , then fluff with a fork
12. 12divide couscous between serving bowls and ladle in the soup
13. 13serve topped with the chopped coriander and chilli slices