Lemon Chicken Couscous Soup 

This Lemon Chicken Couscous Soup is a bright and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken with the zestiness of lemon and the heartiness of couscous. The aromatic herbs and vegetables create a comforting broth that's both light and satisfying. Perfect for a cozy dinner, this soup is easy to prepare and sure to please the whole family.

🧄 Ingredients

• 8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs

• Water to cover chicken

• 1 small bunch fresh parsley

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

• 1 yellow onion, peeled and diced

• 4 ribs celery with leaves, trimmed and diced

• Seasoning salt to taste (or use garlic pepper, lemon pepper, herbes de Provence, or your favorite seasoning salt)

• 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
  
  

🔪 Directions

1. Prepare the Stock: Place chicken thighs in a large pot and cover with water. Add fresh parsley. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 2 hours.

2. Strain the Broth: Remove chicken thighs and parsley from the pot. Strain the broth through a sieve into a large bowl. Discard solids and return broth to the pot.

3. Cook Vegetables: In the same pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and celery, cooking until softened.

4. Add Broth and Seasonings: Pour in the strained broth. Season with seasoning salt, garlic pepper, or your preferred seasoning. Bring to a simmer.

5. Add Couscous: Stir in pearl couscous and cook until tender, about 10 minutes.

6. Add Chicken and Herbs: Remove skin and bones from the cooked chicken thighs and shred the meat. Add shredded chicken, chopped dill, and lemon juice to the pot. Stir to combine and heat through.

7. Serve: Ladle soup into bowls. Garnish with fresh dill, a drizzle of olive oil, and serve with dukkah, oyster crackers, or saltines.

📊 Nutritional Estimate (per serving)

• Calories: Approximately 564 kcal

• Total Fat: 20 g

• Saturated Fat: 5 g

• Cholesterol: 80 mg

• Sodium: 700 mg

• Total Carbohydrates: 45 g

• Dietary Fiber: 4 g

• Sugars: 5 g

• Protein: 40 g