moroccan chicken soup

Moroccan Chicken Stew has a unique, delicious flavor that comes from a combination of chicken, vegetables, and spices. It’s a healthy, yet hearty, recipe that makes for a very filling meal.

Moroccan Chicken Stew

olive oil (* divided)

chicken breasts

salt

pepper

shallots (* finely diced)

carrots (*

garlic (* minced)

cumin

paprika

red pepper flakes (* optional)

chicken stock (* use gluten free, if necessary)

vegetable stock (* use gluten free, if necessary)

chickpeas (* drained)

tomatoes

cilantro leaves (* loosely packed, minced)

lemon (*

Greek yogurt for serving (* optional)

cilantro

Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a large Dutch Oven (or skillet) over medium-high heat. Season the chicken with the salt and pepper and add it to the pot. Cook until golden and juices run clear, about 5-7 minutes. Remove to a plate and tent with aluminum foil to keep warm.

Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the Dutch oven or a stock pot, then add the shallots and carrots. Cook until soft, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Mix in the garlic, cumin, paprika, and crushed red pepper and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Stir in both the chicken and vegetable stocks, chickpeas, and tomatoes.

Optional, but recommended: In a blender, puree about 4 cups of the mixture until smooth and add it back into the pot. Increase heat and bring to a boil. This will make your soup, more of a stew.

Add the cooked chicken back to the stew and reduce the heat to medium. Simmer about 5 minutes to heat through. Stir in the cilantro and lemon zest.

Serve the soup with a dollop of Greek yogurt, extra fresh cilantro and lemon zest, if desired.

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Moroccan Chicken Stew has a unique, delicious flavor that comes from a combination of chicken, vegetables, and spices. It’s a healthy, yet hearty, recipe that makes for a very filling meal. You can whip it up in just 30 minutes and serve with a dollop of Greek yogurt on top and a side of crusty bread for soaking up every last drop!

A richly spiced Moroccan-inspired soup, full of flavor, nutrients and soul-warming color.  Saffron, dried apricots and preserved lemon give this brothy Chicken Lentil Soup its depth. Easy to throw together, perfect for weeknight dinners.

Moroccan  Chicken Lentil Soup with Spinach, and Preserved Lemon

olive oil

onion,

ginger,

cinnamon

turmeric

cayenne

chicken stock or chicken broth

dry brown lentils

saffron

apricots,

boneless, skinless chicken thighs, (close to 1 pound)

preserved lemon, minced

teaspoon honey

spinach

parsley

In a medium soup pot, sauté the onion and ginger in olive oil over medium heat, until soft and lightly caramelized, about 5 minutes.

Add cumin, cinnamon, turmeric, paprika, and cayenne, saute another minute.

Add chicken stock, lentils, salt, saffron, dried apricots, and chicken thighs.

Bring to a simmer and cover with lid vented for 30 minutes.

Carefully remove chicken and shred, pulling apart with 2 forks.  Return chicken to the soup pot.

Add the preserved lemon, honey, fresh spinach, and parsley, and serve!

I have made this soup twice now and everyone loves it! I do find it a little salty though (due to preserved lemons which are such a delicacy!) so  I make sure to use a low sodium broth and add very little salt. I will return to it again and again - love the spices and the dried apricots!

The soup is my new favorite soup. It’s such a warm blend of spices and earthy lentils, and the shredded chicken thighs give it a boost of texture and protein. I’m sharing with my adult children and sure it will become their new favorite too. Great work Feasting at Home, once again!

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