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Chicken and Pearl Couscous Soup

Chicken and Pearl Couscous Soup

This Chicken and Pearl Couscous Soup is a comforting dish that's easy to make and packed with flavor.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 35 minutes
Servings: 6 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

  • 8 pieces bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
  • water enough to cover chicken
  • 1 small bunch fresh parsley
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion peeled and diced
  • 4 stalks celery trimmed and diced
  • favorite seasoning salt (e.g., garlic pepper, lemon pepper, or herbes de Provence)
  • 1 cup pearl couscous
  • cup fresh dill roughly chopped
  • 1 whole lemon juiced
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • Dukkah, oyster crackers, or saltines for serving
  • extra virgin olive oil for garnish

Equipment

  • Large pot

Method
 

  1. In a large pot, combine chicken thighs and enough water to cover them. Bring to a boil and simmer until chicken is cooked through.
  2. Remove chicken from the pot and set aside to cool. Once cooled, shred the meat, discarding the bones and skin.
  3. In the same pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and celery; sauté until softened.
  4. Add seasoning salt, pearl couscous, and shredded chicken back into the pot. Stir in chopped dill and lemon juice.
  5. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Simmer for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until couscous is cooked.
  6. Serve hot, garnished with extra virgin olive oil and accompanied by Dukkah, oyster crackers, or saltines.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 14g

Notes

Feel free to customize ingredients based on what you have available at home. This soup is versatile and can be adjusted for personal taste.

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