Description
A hearty and comforting soup made with tender chicken thighs, pearl couscous, fresh dill, and lemon. Perfect for cozy nights and healthy meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 bone-in (skin-on chicken thighs)
- Water (enough to cover chicken in pot)
- 1 small bunch of fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 yellow onion (diced)
- 4 celery stalks with leaves (diced)
- Seasoning salt (e.g., garlic pepper, lemon pepper, herbes de Provence)
- 1 cup pearl couscous
- ⅓ cup fresh dill (chopped (plus more for garnish))
- 1 lemon (juiced)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Dukkah (oyster crackers, or saltines (for serving))
- Extra virgin olive oil (for garnish)
Instructions
- Simmer chicken with water and parsley for 30–35 minutes; remove and shred.
- Sauté onion and celery in olive oil in the broth.
- Return shredded chicken, season, and add couscous. Simmer 10–12 minutes.
- Stir in dill and lemon juice; adjust seasoning.
- Serve with garnish and crackers.
Notes
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Use bone-in chicken for best flavor.
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Add extra veggies or substitute couscous if needed.
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Can be made in a slow cooker or frozen for later.
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Cream or yogurt can be added for richness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 350