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Comfort in a Bowl: Chicken and Pearl Couscous Soup

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A warm, nourishing chicken and pearl couscous soup made with a rich homemade broth, fresh herbs, and hearty vegetables. Perfect for chilly evenings or when you need a comforting meal.

Ingredients

8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs

Water (enough to cover chicken)

1 small bunch of fresh parsley

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 yellow onion, peeled and diced

4 celery stalks with leaves, trimmed and diced

Your favorite seasoning salt (e.g., garlic pepper, lemon pepper, or herbes de Provence)

1 cup pearl couscous

⅓ cup fresh dill, roughly chopped (plus extra for garnish)

1 lemon, juiced

Salt and pepper to taste

Dukkah, oyster crackers, or saltines for serving

Extra virgin olive oil for garnish

Instructions

  1. Place the chicken thighs in a large pot. Season with salt and add parsley on top. Cover with water and bring to a boil.
  2. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 2 hours.
  3. Remove chicken and transfer to a bowl. Strain broth through a sieve, discard parsley, and clean the pot.
  4. Discard chicken skin, shred the meat, and set aside.
  5. Heat olive oil in the pot over medium heat. Sauté onion and celery for 5 minutes.
  6. Add seasoning salt and stir to combine.
  7. Add pearl couscous and toast for 1-2 minutes. Pour in broth and add shredded chicken.
  8. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes until couscous is tender.
  9. Stir in fresh dill and lemon juice. Simmer for 5 more minutes.
  10. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
  11. Serve in bowls with extra dill, olive oil drizzle, and your choice of dukkah, oyster crackers, or saltines.

Notes

  • For a vegetarian version, substitute chicken with chickpeas or white beans and use vegetable broth.
  • To add a spicy kick, include red pepper flakes or diced jalapeño when sautéing.
  • Add cream or coconut milk at the end for a richer texture.
  • Additional vegetables like carrots or spinach can enhance nutrition and flavor.
  • Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
  • Reheat on stovetop with a splash of water or broth if needed.

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