– 1 tablespoon olive oil
– 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
– 1 medium onion, chopped
– 2 cloves garlic, minced
– 2 medium carrots, diced
– 2 celery stalks, diced
– 6 cups chicken broth
– 1 cup pearl couscous
– 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
– 1 teaspoon dried thyme
– 1 teaspoon dried oregano
– Salt and pepper to taste
– Lemon wedges (for serving)
Making Chicken and Pearl Couscous Soup is simple if you follow these straightforward steps:
1. Heat Oil: In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
2. Cook Chicken: Add the diced chicken breasts to the pot. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes until they are no longer pink.
3. Cook Vegetables: Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, diced carrots, and diced celery. Cook for another 5 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.
4. Add Broth: Pour in the chicken broth, stirring to combine.
5. Add Couscous: Bring the mixture to a boil, then add the pearl couscous.
6. Season: Stir in the dried thyme and oregano, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
7. Simmer: Reduce heat to low and simmer for about 10-15 minutes, or until the couscous is tender.
8. Add Spinach: In the last few minutes of cooking, stir in the chopped spinach until wilted.
9. Adjust Seasoning: Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
10. Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and serve warm with lemon wedges on the side.
Follow these steps, and you’ll have a delicious and nourishing bowl of Chicken and Pearl Couscous Soup ready to enjoy in no time!