Chicken & Pearl Couscous Soup
A hearty and comforting soup made with tender chicken thighs, pearl couscous, fresh dill, and lemon. Perfect for cozy nights and healthy meals.
Ingredients
- 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
- Use bone-in chicken for best flavor.
- Add extra veggies or substitute couscous if needed.
- Can be made in a slow cooker or frozen for later.
- Cream or yogurt can be added for richness.