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Chicken & Pearl Couscous Soup

A cozy, warm soup filled with tender chicken, vibrant veggies, and pearl couscous that’s perfect for busy nights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 3 units carrots, sliced
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts For quicker prep, use rotisserie chicken.
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup pearl couscous
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • to taste Salt and pepper
For Garnish
  • to taste Fresh herbs (like parsley or thyme)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
  2. Add the diced onion, sliced carrots, and chopped celery. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes until the veggies soften.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic and sauté for another minute.
Cooking
  1. Add the chicken breasts and pour in the chicken broth. Bring to a boil.
  2. Reduce heat to low and let simmer for about 15 minutes.
  3. Remove the chicken, shred it, and return it to the pot.
  4. Add the pearl couscous and let it simmer for another 10 minutes.
  5. Stir in the frozen peas, season with salt and pepper to taste, and let it simmer for a couple more minutes.
Serving
  1. Serve the soup hot, garnished with fresh herbs.
  2. Pair with warm bread, if desired.

Notes

Let flavors blend beautifully by allowing the soup to simmer properly. For extra creaminess, stir in a splash of cream or a dollop of sour cream before serving.