Chicken Soup with Pearl Couscous

Name: Chicken Soup with Pearl Couscous
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 6 cups low sodium chicken broth; 1 small onion, diced; 3 carrots, chopped; 2 cups cubed chicken; 1//2 cup Israeli couscous; salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; 3 tablespoons unsalted butter; 3 tablespoons flour; Parsley for garnish

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This chicken soup with pearl couscous is superb comfort food, something most turn to when the weather turns cool. This soup is easy to make and cleanup is minimal, perfect for a weeknight.

By TheDailyGourmet

Published on July 1, 2024

bowl of chicken soup with carrots and pearl couscous

Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

30 mins

Servings:

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Ingredients

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Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

6 cups low sodium chicken broth
1 small onion, diced
3 carrots, chopped
2 cups cubed chicken
1/2 cup Israeli couscous
salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, or as needed, for garnish

Directions

Bring chicken broth to a simmer in a pot over medium heat. Add onions, carrots, diced chicken, couscous, salt, and pepper and cook for 10 minutes.
Microwave butter in a small glass bowl until melted, about 30 seconds. Add flour, whisking well until smooth.
Whisk roux into broth, and cook until slightly thickened, about 10 minutes. Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

354	Calories
20g	Fat
19g	Carbs
26g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 354
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 20g	26%
Saturated Fat 9g	43%
Cholesterol 86mg	29%
Sodium 259mg	11%
Total Carbohydrate 19g	7%
Dietary Fiber 2g	8%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 26g	51%
Vitamin C 4mg	4%
Calcium 47mg	4%
Iron 3mg	14%
Potassium 603mg	13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.