Description
Chicken and Pearl Couscous Soup is a delightful, hearty dish that promises to warm your heart on chilly evenings. This comforting soup features tender chicken simmered in a rich broth, combined with pearl couscous and fresh herbs for a burst of flavor. Not only is it perfect for family dinners, but it also makes an excellent option for meal prepping, allowing you to enjoy wholesome goodness throughout the week. Enhance your dining experience by pairing it with crunchy toppings or crusty bread, making each bowl a satisfying meal packed with nutrients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 1 cup pearl couscous
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 4 celery stalks, diced
- Fresh parsley and dill
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 lemon, juiced
- Your favorite seasoning salt
- Water (enough to cover chicken)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, cover chicken thighs with water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for about 1 hour.
- Add diced onion, celery, seasoning salt, parsley, salt, and pepper to the pot. Continue simmering until the chicken is tender (about another hour).
- Remove chicken from the pot and stir in pearl couscous to the broth. Cook according to package instructions.
- Shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces after cooling slightly and return to the pot with fresh dill and lemon juice.
- Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with extra dill if desired. Serve with dukkah or crackers on the side.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg