Lunch: Sweet Potato and Couscous Chicken Soup

Recipe by Woman's Day Kitchen Tired of the same old chicken soup? Turn to Morocco for inspiration with this lively blend of chunked sweet potato, couscous and chickpeas, all flavored with ground cumin and smoked paprika.

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Chicken Breast

Health and fertility benefits of Sweet Potato and Couscous Chicken Soup

Skinless chicken breast is an excellent source of the protein, as its contains 21 grams of protein for every 100 grams of breast. Additionally, chicken contains ample amounts of vitamin B6, which serves a vital function in helping to reduce the stressors that cause PCOS. Vitamin B6 help keeps your hormones at balanced levels, which is very helpful for those seeking to stem the flow of excessive testosterone and androgen

Ingredients

2 bone-in chicken breast halves (about 2 lb total)
1 lb. sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-in. pieces
2 stalk celery, sliced 1/4 in. thick
1 medium onion
1/4 c. tomato paste
1/2 tsp. ground cumin
1/2 tsp. smoked paprika
2 32- oz. containers low-sodium chicken broth
Kosher salt and pepper
1 15- oz. can chickpeas
1/4 c. couscous

Instructions

Place the chicken, potatoes, celery, onion, tomato paste, cumin and paprika in a large pot. Add the broth, cover and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat, add 3/4 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp pepper and simmer, covered, until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender, 15 to 20 minutes. (Skim and discard any foam that rises to the top.)
Transfer the chicken to a bowl. When cool enough to handle, shred the meat, discarding the skin and bones.
Stir the chicken back into the soup along with the chickpeas and couscous. Simmer for 3 minutes.

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