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Moroccan Chicken and Couscous Soup

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.

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Ingredients

  • cooking oil
  • onion
  • boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • cayenne
  • ground cumin
  • salt
  • fresh ground black pepper
  • sweet potato
  • zucchini
  • tomato puree
  • water
  • low sodium chicken broth
  • couscous
  • fresh parsley

Preparation

  1. 1in a large pot , heat the oil over moderate heat
  2. 2add the onion and cook , stirring occasionally , until translucent , about 5 minutes
  3. 3increase the heat to moderately high
  4. 4add the chicken , cayenne , cumin , salt , and pepper to the pot
  5. 5cook , stirring occasionally , for 2 minutes
  6. 6stir in the sweet potato , zucchini , tomato puree , water , and broth
  7. 7bring to a boil
  8. 8reduce the heat and simmer , stirring occasionally , until the vegetables are tender , about 10 minutes
  9. 9add the couscous to the soup
  10. 10simmer for 5 minutes , stirring occasionally
  11. 11remove the pot from the heat
  12. 12let the soup stand , covered , for 2 minutes
  13. 13add the parsley and serve