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Moroccan Vegetable Soup with Chicken and Rice

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.

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Ingredients

  • cooked chicken
  • butter
  • onions
  • garlic cloves
  • zucchini
  • carrots
  • celery rib
  • fresh parsley
  • uncooked rice
  • chicken broth
  • water
  • salt
  • ginger
  • turmeric
  • ground cinnamon
  • cayenne pepper
  • saffron threads

Preparation

  1. 1in a 3 quart pot , saute the onions and garlic in the butter over medium heat for a few minutes , stirring occasionally
  2. 2add the remaining ingredients , except for the zucchini , and bring the soup to a boil
  3. 3cover , reduce the heat , and simmer for about 20 minutes
  4. 4add the zucchini , cover , and continue simmering for another 10 minutes , or until the zucchini is tender and the rice is cooked
  5. 5taste , adjust the seasoning if desired , and serve