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Science Healthnotes

Moroccan Chicken Soup

Make it a Meal

Add these dishes to make a full meal:

Fruited Couscous Salad with Chicken

Grilled Eggplant Slices

Mango Parfait

Wine Pairings

A blend of the exotic smells and flavors of Moroccan cuisine. Serve with pita or flat bread.

Preparation facts

Servings: 6

Yield: 9.5 cups (2L)

Ingredients

18 oz (510g) boned and skinned chicken breasts, (3 breast halves) cut into 1-inch (2.5cm) pieces

1 Tbs olive oil, (15mL)

1 1/2 cups (270g) onion, chopped

1/2 Tbs (4g) cumin

1/2 Tbs (4g) ginger

3/4 tsp (1g) paprika

1/4 tsp (1g) cayenne pepper

1/8 tsp (1g) black pepper

5 cups (1L) chicken broth

3 cups (420g) zucchini, sliced into half moon shapes

1/2 cup (100g) couscous, uncooked

1 1/4 cups (230g) garbanzo beans, canned, (one 16-ounce can), rinsed and drained

2 Tbs (5g) Cilantro, chopped

Directions

In a large Dutch oven or soup pot, sauté chicken pieces in oil over medium heat until pinkness is gone and chicken is opaque.

Add onion to chicken, sauté for 1- 2 minutes.

Add cumin, ginger, paprika, cayenne and pepper to chicken.

Pour in broth, cover and bring to a boil for one minute. Add zucchini, couscous and garbanzo beans to pot, cover and simmer for 5 minutes.

Add fresh cilantro to soup.

Remove from heat and let sit for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition facts

Serving Size 1 serving

Calories 526

Calories from Fat 75 (14%)

% Daily Value*

12%Total Fat 8g

9%Saturated Fat 1.7g

Polyunsaturated Fat 1.7g

Monounsaturated Fat 3.3g

58%Cholesterol 174mg

41%Sodium 991mg

37%Potassium 1294mg

10%Total Carbohydrate 30g

18%Dietary Fiber 4.4g

Sugars 3g

Sugar Alcohols 0g

158%Protein 79g

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutrition facts are calculated by a food expert using nutritional values provided by the USDA for common products used as recipe ingredients. Actual nutritional values may differ depending on the amounts or products used and can be affected by cooking methods.

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The information presented in the Food Guide is for informational purposes only and was created by a team of US–registered dietitians and food experts. Consult your doctor, practitioner, and/or pharmacist for any health problem and before using any supplements, making dietary changes, or before making any changes in prescribed medications. Information expires February 2010.

*The information in this newsletter is for educational use only. Do not attempt to self-diagnose or treat any condition. Please consult your healthcare practitioner if you believe you may have any of the signs or symptoms discussed above before using any of the nutrients discussed.

You should also consult with a healthcare professional before starting any diet, exercise or supplementation program, before taking any medication, or if you have or suspect you might have a health problem.

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