Moroccan Chicken & Couscous Soup Recipe

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Ingredients:

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3 tbsp cooking oil
1 onion, chopped
1 lb boneless skinless chicken ( original recipe called for thighs but i was only able to buy breasts)
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1 tsp ground cumin
1 3/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper (fresh ground )
1 sweet potato, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch cubes (about 1/2 lb)
2 zucchinis (medium), quartered lengthwise & cut crosswise into 1-inch pieces
3/4 cup tomato puree
4 cups chicken stock (canned or homemade )
2 cups water
1/2 cup cousous
1/3 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1 can garbanzo beans a.k.a chickpeas, drained

Directions:

In a large pot, heat the oil over moderate heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally until translucent, about 5 minutes.
Increase heat to moderately high. Add the chicken, cayenne, cumin, salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally for about 2 minutes.
Stir in the sweet potato, zucchini, tomato puree, water and broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, stirring occasionally until the vegetables are tender, about 10-15 minutes.
Add the couscous to the soup. Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the garbanzo beans, stir and cook for another minute. Remove pot from heat and let soup stand, covered for 2 minutes. Add parsley & serve.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	308.53 Kcal (1292 kJ)
Calories from fat	116.02 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	12.89g	20%
Cholesterol	49.39mg	16%
Sodium	1326.39mg	55%
Potassium	626.76mg	13%
Total Carbs	26.42g	9%
Sugars	5.96g	24%
Dietary Fiber	1.32g	5%
Protein	24.71g	49%
Vitamin C	11.1mg	19%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	6%
Iron	1.1mg	6%
Calcium	57.3mg	6%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	70.36 Kcal (295 kJ)
Calories from fat	26.46 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.94g	20%
Cholesterol	11.26mg	16%
Sodium	302.46mg	55%
Potassium	142.92mg	13%
Total Carbs	6.02g	9%
Sugars	1.36g	24%
Dietary Fiber	0.3g	5%
Protein	5.64g	49%
Vitamin C	2.5mg	19%
Iron	0.2mg	6%
Calcium	13.1mg	6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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