Chicken And Pearl Couscous Soup
This comforting soup combines tender chicken with pearl couscous, fresh vegetables, and fragrant herbs for a hearty meal. Perfect for a cozy dinner or lunch, this dish is both nutritious and delicious.
Equipment
- 1 large pot or Dutch oven
- 1 cutting board
- 1 ladle
- 1 set measuring cups and spoons
- 1 stirring spoon
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup pearl couscous
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- to taste salt and pepper
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- for garnish fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and garlic and sauté for about 3 minutes, until the onion becomes translucent.
- Add the diced carrots, celery, and bell pepper to the pot. Cook for another 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables soften.
- Season the mixture with salt, pepper, dried thyme, and dried basil. Stir well.
- Place the chicken breasts into the pot and pour in the chicken broth. Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Once boiling, reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
- Remove the chicken from the pot, shred it with two forks, and return it to the soup.
- Stir in the pearl couscous and let the soup simmer for another 10-12 minutes, or until the couscous is tender.
- Add the chopped spinach and lemon juice, stirring to combine. Allow to cook for another 2 minutes until the spinach wilts.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
For added flavor, you can include some diced tomatoes or beans in the soup.
This soup can be prepared in advance and reheats well. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Feel free to customize the vegetables based on your preferences or what you have on hand.