Description
Chicken and Pearl Couscous Soup is a comforting and nourishing dish that warms the soul on chilly days. This wholesome soup features tender chicken simmered in a rich broth, complemented by pearl couscous and fresh herbs. Whether you’re enjoying it as a satisfying lunch or serving it at dinner, this recipe offers flexibility for customization and meal prepping. The aromatic blend of spices and lemon juice adds depth to the flavor, making it a delightful addition to your culinary repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- Water (enough to cover chicken)
- 1 small bunch of fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 4 celery stalks, diced
- 1 cup pearl couscous
- ⅓ cup fresh dill, chopped
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, place the chicken thighs and cover with water. Add parsley and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for about 1 hour. Skim any foam from the surface.
- Stir in olive oil, onion, celery, and your seasoning salt; simmer for another 30 minutes until vegetables are tender.
- Add pearl couscous; cook according to package instructions (about 10 minutes) until al dente.
- Mix in dill and lemon juice; season with salt and pepper. Serve hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 95mg