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Creamy Couscous Chicken Soup Recipe

Creamy Couscous Chicken Soup Recipe
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Indulge in the comforting Creamy Couscous Chicken Soup, a hearty and flavorful dish perfect for cozy nights. This creamy soup is packed with tender chicken, pearl couscous, and aromatic vegetables in a rich broth, topped with Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley.

Ingredients

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Vegetable Base:

  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 sweet onion, diced
  • 3 carrots, peeled and diced
  • 2 celery ribs, diced
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • Kosher salt and pepper to taste
  • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning

Soup:

  • 1 ½ cups cooked, shredded chicken
  • 5 to 6 cups chicken stock
  • 1 Parmesan cheese rind
  • 1 cup uncooked pearl couscous
  • 1 cup milk or half and half
  • 1 ½ tablespoons flour
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 3 tablespoons fresh parsley, plus more for topping
  • Parmesan cheese, for topping
  • Lemon wedges, for spritzing

Instructions

  1. Prepare Vegetable Base: In a large stock pot, melt butter over medium-low heat. Add onion, carrots, celery, garlic, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Cook until vegetables soften. Add shredded chicken.
  2. Cook Soup: Pour in 5 cups of chicken stock and Parmesan rind. Bring to a boil, then simmer. Stir in couscous and cook uncovered until done, approximately 10-12 minutes.
  3. Thicken Soup: Combine milk and flour in a shaker cup. Shake vigorously and stream into the soup while stirring. Simmer for an additional 5-10 minutes.
  4. Season and Finish: Stir in lemon juice and parsley. Adjust seasoning if needed. Remove Parmesan rind. Add extra stock if desired. Serve hot with lemon wedges, Parmesan, and parsley.

Notes

  • You can customize the soup by adding other vegetables like peas or spinach.
  • For a creamier texture, you can blend a portion of the soup before serving.

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