Ingredients
– 1 tablespoon olive oil
– 1 medium onion, diced
– 2 cloves garlic, minced
– 2 medium carrots, diced
– 2 celery stalks, diced
– 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
– 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
– 1 cup pearl couscous
– 1 teaspoon dried thyme
– 1 teaspoon dried oregano
– Salt and pepper to taste
– 1 cup fresh spinach or kale, chopped
– Juice of 1 lemon
– Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
Creating this comforting Chicken & Pearl Couscous Soup is straightforward. Follow these simple steps for a delicious result:
1. Heat Oil: In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
2. Sauté Vegetables: Add the diced onion, garlic, carrots, and celery. Sauté for about 5 minutes until the vegetables are soft.
3. Add Chicken: Place the chicken breasts into the pot, stirring to combine with the vegetables.
4. Pour Broth: Add the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a boil.
5. Season: Stir in the thyme, oregano, salt, and pepper. Reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 10 minutes.
6. Cook Couscous: Add the pearl couscous to the pot. Continue to simmer for an additional 10-12 minutes or until the couscous is tender.
7. Add Greens: Stir in the chopped spinach or kale and cook for another 2-3 minutes until wilted.
8. Finish with Lemon: Squeeze in the lemon juice for a fresh burst of flavor.
9. Remove Chicken: Take the chicken breasts out, shred them, and return them to the pot.
10. Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley.
By following these steps, you’ll have a hearty and satisfying Chicken & Pearl Couscous Soup that’s sure to impress.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Fat: 10g
- Protein: 25g