Jewish Fusion

For those a little weary of traditional chicken soup, here is a Middle Eastern variation that is sure to bring a smile to your guests’ faces. It has a few surprises.

Ingredients:

• 8 cups clear chicken stock or broth
  2 cups diced cooked chicken
  1/3 cup red bell pepper, chopped into ¼ inch pieces
  1/3 cup green bell pepper, chopped into ¼ inch pieces
  3 Tablespoons fresh chopped dill
  3 cups cooked Israeli couscous (sometimes called pearl couscous)
  1 Tablespoon unsweetened cinnamon
  Salt to taste
  ¼ teaspoon pepper
  Fresh lime

Directions:

• Combine all the ingredients, except the lime in a large stockpot, and stir well.
  Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 2 minutes.
  Squeeze 2 teaspoons of lime juice into each bowl before serving and garnish each portion with a slice of lime.

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