Description
Indulge in the heartwarming goodness of Chicken and Pearl Couscous Soup, a delightful dish that’s perfect for cozy evenings or meal prepping for busy weekdays. This nourishing soup features tender chicken thighs, fresh herbs, and pearl couscous bathed in a rich, flavorful broth. Each spoonful offers comforting flavors that warm the soul and satisfy your hunger. Not only is this recipe easy to prepare, but it also stores well for leftovers, making it an ideal choice for families seeking nutritious meals. With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you’ll find yourself reaching for this comforting classic time and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs
- 1 cup pearl couscous
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 4 celery stalks, diced
- Fresh parsley (for soup base and garnish)
- Fresh dill (for flavor and garnish)
- Lemon juice
- Olive oil
- Seasoning salt
Instructions
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, cover chicken with enough water and bring to a boil over medium heat.
- Reduce heat to low; add diced onion, celery, parsley, olive oil, and seasoning salt. Simmer for about 1 hour.
- Remove chicken; stir in pearl couscous into the broth and cook for 10 minutes until tender.
- Shred the chicken from bones using two forks; return shredded chicken to the pot along with dill and lemon juice.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper; serve warm with dukkah or crackers on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 100mg