ForkmadeLunchDish
Lemon Herb Chicken Couscous Soup
A bright chicken soup with pearl couscous, carrots, celery, onion, lemon, dill, and parsley.
Author: ForkmadeUpdated: 10/4/2026No ratings yet
Ingredients
1 tbsp olive oil
1 yellow onion, chopped
3 carrots, sliced
2 celery stalks, sliced
3 garlic cloves, minced
6 cups chicken broth
1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
3/4 cup pearl couscous
1 lemon, zested and juiced
2 tbsp chopped dill
2 tbsp chopped parsley
Kosher salt
Black pepper
Instructions
Step 1
Heat the olive oil in a soup pot over medium heat. Add the onion, carrots, celery, and a pinch of salt.
Step 2
Stir in the garlic and cook until fragrant.
Step 3
Add the broth and chicken thighs, bring to a simmer, and cook until the chicken is tender.
Step 4
Transfer the chicken to a board, shred it, and return it to the pot with the pearl couscous.
Step 5
Simmer until the couscous is tender.
Step 6
Stir in the lemon zest, lemon juice, dill, parsley, and black pepper.
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Servings
6
Timing
45 min
Meal type
Lunch
Recipe level
Dish
Visibility
public
Dietary tags
Dairy-freePeanut-free