Ingredient: ginger (from a jar), see shopping tip

Exotic Moroccan Chicken Soup

How To Prepare
1. In a large nonstick pot, heat olive oil. Add onions and sauté until soft, about 5 minutes. Stir in ginger, garlic, paprika, coriander, cumin, cinnamon, cardamom, turmeric and red pepper flakes. Cook for 1 minute.

2. Deglaze the pot with wine. Reduce until liquid is almost evaporated. Stir in beans, tomatoes, and chicken. Bring soup to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Season with fresh ground pepper, to taste.

4. To serve: Ladle 1â…“ cups of soup into each bowl.

Skinny Hot and Sour Chicken Soup

How To Prepare
1. Prepare the noodles according to package directions. Drain and set aside.

2. In the meantime, in a large nonstick pot or pan, heat the olive oil. Cook the cubed chicken breast over medium heat until all pink color is gone. Add the mushrooms, garlic, ginger and cook over medium heat for 4 minutes. Stir often. Mix in broth, vinegar, teriyaki and red pepper flakes. Bring to a boil. Stir in cabbage and chicken. Return to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes.

3. Stir in cooked noodles, lemon juice and remove from heat.

4. Ladle into each bowl and garnish each serving with 1 tablespoon sliced green onions.

Makes 4 main course servings