Description
Experience comfort with this Greek Chicken Soup featuring pearl couscous. Perfectly hearty and flavorful for a cozy meal any day. (151 chars)
2 tablespoons of olive oil
1 pound of chicken breast, diced (boneless and skinless)
1 medium onion, diced
3 cloves of garlic, minced
1 large carrot, diced
1 celery stalk, diced
1 cup of pearl couscous
6 cups of chicken broth
1 can (14.5 oz) of diced tomatoes, drained
1 teaspoon of dried oregano
1 teaspoon of dried thyme
Salt and pepper, to taste
Juice of 1 lemon
Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Optional: Crumbled feta cheese and additional lemon wedges for serving
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the diced chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
Add the onion, carrot, and celery; sauté for another 3-4 minutes until softened.
Incorporate the minced garlic, dried oregano, and thyme; cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
Mix in the pearl couscous, diced tomatoes, and chicken broth, and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to low and let it simmer uncovered for about 10-12 minutes until the couscous is tender and chicken is cooked through.
Season to taste by squeezing in lemon juice and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
Garnish with fresh parsley and serve, adding crumbled feta and lemon wedges if desired.
Notes
A comforting Greek Chicken Pearl Couscous Soup that encapsulates the flavors of the Mediterranean, perfect for cozy dinners and meal prep.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 servings
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5g
- Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 27g
Keywords: Greek Chicken Pearl Couscous Soup, Mediterranean soup, comfort food, easy dinner, meal prep soup
