Description
- Lemon Couscous Chicken Soup delivers fresh citrus, tender chicken, and cozy flavor. Make this bright, nourishing soup today.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
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- 1 sweet onion, diced
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- 4 garlic cloves, minced
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- 3 carrots, peeled and diced
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- 3 celery stalks, diced
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- 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, finely chopped
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- Salt and black pepper, to taste
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- 1 1/2 to 2 cups cooked chicken breast, chopped
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- 7 to 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth
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- 1 1/4 cups pearl couscous
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- 1/4 cup chopped fresh herbs (such as parsley)
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- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
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- Juice of 1/2 lemon
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- Grated hard cheese (optional, for topping)
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- Lemon wedges (optional, for serving)
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- Crusty bread (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- In a large soup pot, melt the butter over medium-low heat.
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- Add the diced onion, carrots, celery, ginger, and garlic. Season with salt and pepper. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables soften.
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- Stir in the chopped cooked chicken.
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- Pour in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
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- Add the pearl couscous. Lower the heat and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the couscous is tender.
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- Stir in the lemon zest, lemon juice, and fresh herbs. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
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- Serve hot with optional grated cheese, fresh herbs, lemon wedges, and crusty bread on the side.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: SOUPS
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American