Cozy Up with Lemon Chicken Couscous Soup for Ultimate Comfort

Lemon Chicken Couscous Soup is a comforting, hearty dish perfect for chilly evenings and easy weeknight dinners.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 2

Total Time 2 20

Servings: 4 bowls

Course: Soups

Cuisine: American

Calories: 360

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Broth

4 pieces bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs The key to a rich, flavorful broth.
8 cups water Covers the chicken by about an inch.
1 bunch fresh parsley Adds freshness to the stock; can be omitted.

For the Soup Base

2 tablespoons olive oil Substitute with vegetable oil if desired.
1 medium yellow onion Provides a savory foundation.
4 ribs celery Brings natural sweetness and crunch.
1 teaspoon Cancale seasoning salt Enhances flavor; swaps possible.

For the Hearty Component

1 cup pearl couscous Adds heartiness to the soup.
⅓ cup fresh dill Infuses with aromatic freshness.
1 medium lemon Juiced for brightness; adjust as needed.

For Seasoning and Garnish

1 to taste salt Essential for seasoning.
1 to taste pepper Essential for seasoning.
to preference Dukkah, oyster crackers, or saltines Optional garnishes.

Equipment

Large pot
Fine mesh sieve
Cooking spoon

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Prepare Stock: Place chicken thighs in a pot, season with salt, top with parsley, cover with water, boil, then simmer for 2 hours.
Shred Chicken: Remove chicken, strain broth, discard bones, shred chicken into bite-sized pieces.
Sauté Veggies: In same pot, heat olive oil, add diced onion and celery, sauté for 5 minutes, sprinkle seasoning salt.
Cook Couscous: Add pearl couscous, stir for 2 minutes, pour in strained stock, return shredded chicken, simmer for 15 minutes.
Finish Soup: Stir in fresh dill and lemon juice, taste and adjust seasoning, let flavors meld for 5 minutes.
Serve: Ladle soup into bowls, garnish with choice of dukkah, oyster crackers, or saltines, drizzle olive oil if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 360kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 30gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat gently, adding water if necessary to restore consistency.

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