Description
The Lemon Herb Chicken Couscous Delight is a soul-warming soup that beautifully combines tender chicken, aromatic herbs, and the satisfying chew of pearl couscous. This recipe is especially suited for those looking to savor a comforting and nutritious meal that blends simplicity with a burst of fresh flavors.
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 (or alternatives like garlic pepper, lemon pepper, herbes de Provence)
- 1 cup pearl couscous
- ⅓ cup fresh dill, roughly chopped, plus more for serving
- 1 lemon, juiced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Dukkah, oyster splitters, or saltines for serving
- Extra virgin olive oil for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Stock Place chicken thighs in a 3.5-quart pot, season with salt, and top with parsley sprigs. Cover with water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 2 hours. Remove the chicken, strain the liquid, discard the parsley, and return the broth to the pot.
- Start the Soup Heat olive oil in the pot over medium heat, then sauté onion and celery until softened, about 5 minutes. Add seasoning salt and adjust the flavor as necessary.
- Simmer the Soup Add pearl couscous to the pot, cook for 2 minutes, then pour in the stock and shredded chicken. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered until couscous is tender, about 15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Finish the Soup Add chopped dill and lemon juice, and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.