Description
This Lemon Chicken Couscous Soup is a flavorful and comforting dish perfect for any time of the year. Tender chicken thighs simmered in a lemon-infused broth with couscous, fresh herbs, and a hint of dill make this soup a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 bone-in (skin-on chicken thighs)
- Water
- 1 small bunch fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 yellow onion, peeled and diced
- 4 ribs celery with leaves, trimmed and diced
- Cancale seasoning salt to taste
- 1 cup pearl couscous
- ⅓ cup fresh dill, roughly chopped, plus more for serving
- 1 lemon, juiced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Dukkah (oyster crackers, or saltines for serving)
- Extra virgin olive oil for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: In a large pot, place the chicken thighs and cover with water. Add parsley and olive oil. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until chicken is cooked through.
- Sauté Vegetables: In a separate pan, sauté onion and celery until softened. Season with Cancale seasoning salt.
- Add Couscous and Herbs: Add pearl couscous to the pot with chicken, along with sautéed vegetables. Stir in dill, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Serve: Ladle soup into bowls, garnish with extra dill and a drizzle of olive oil. Serve with Dukkah or crackers on the side.
Notes
- You can customize the seasoning salt to your preference for a personalized flavor profile.
- Feel free to add more vegetables like carrots or spinach for added nutritional value.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
Keywords: Comforting soup, lemon chicken, couscous recipe, Mediterranean flavors