Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 large chicken breast
  • 1 large brown onion, finely diced
  • 2 clove garlic, crushed
  • 1 tsp ginger, grated
  • 1 1/2 tsp each ground cumin and ground coriander
  • 1 tsp ground turmeric
  • 1/2 tsp sweet paprika
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1/4 cup plain flour
  • 1 litre chicken stock
  • 1 litre water
  • 1 tin chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 800 grams canned crushed tomatoes
  • 2 tbsp preserved lemon rind, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup loosely packed coriander leaves

Method

  • Heat half the oil in large frying pan over medium heat and cook chicken until browned.
  • Set aside to cool for 10 minutes and shred with two forks
  • Heat remaining oil in large pot over medium heat; cook onion, garlic and ginger, stirring until onion softens.
  • Add spices and stir until fragrant
  • Add flour; cook gently, stirring until mixture thickens and bubbles.
  • Gradually stir in stock and water; cook stirring until mixture boils and thickens slightly.
  • Reduce heat; simmer uncovered, 20 minutes
  • Add chickpeas and tomatoes, bring to boil.
  • Reduce heat; simmer for a further 10 minutes.
  • Add chicken and preserved lemon; stirring until soup is hot.
  • Season to taste.
  • Add coriander just before serving