Description
Indulge in the warmth and comfort of Chicken and Pearl Couscous Soup, a delightful blend of tender chicken, fresh herbs, and pearl couscous simmered in a savory broth. This heartwarming dish is perfect for cozy evenings at home or as a meal prep option for busy weekdays. Each spoonful offers a satisfying experience enhanced by the flavorful combination of ingredients. Simple to prepare and versatile enough to customize with seasonal vegetables or your favorite seasonings, this soup is sure to become a staple in your kitchen. Serve it alongside crunchy dukkah or crackers for added texture, making every bite even more enjoyable.
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
- Seasoning salt (to taste)
- 1 cup pearl couscous
- ⅓ cup fresh dill, chopped
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Place chicken thighs in a large pot; cover with water. Bring to boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to low.
- Add diced onion, celery, and parsley; season with salt. Simmer for about an hour until chicken is tender.
- Remove chicken; stir in pearl couscous into the broth. Cook according to package instructions (approx. 10 minutes).
- Shred cooked chicken with forks; discard skin and bones.
- Return shredded chicken to the pot along with dill and lemon juice; stir well and season to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with extra dill and accompanied by dukkah or crackers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 90mg