Couscous Paella Soup for Two

Name: Couscous Paella Soup for Two
Ingredients: 1 ½ teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil; ¼ cup diced red bell pepper; 3 tablespoons diced onion; 3 tablespoons finely diced Spanish chorizo (see Tips) or pepperoni; 1 large clove garlic, minced; 4 ounces chicken tenders, cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth; ¼ cup frozen peas, thawed; ⅛ teaspoon salt; ⅛ teaspoon freshly ground pepper; Pinch of saffron (optional; see Tips); ½ cup water; ⅓ cup whole-wheat couscous; 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro (optional)