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Lemon Chicken Couscous Soup: An Amazing Ultimate Recipe

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Ingredients

– 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
– 1 cup couscous
– 6 cups chicken broth
– 1 large onion, diced
– 2 carrots, diced
– 2 stalks celery, diced
– 3 cloves garlic, minced
– 2 tablespoons olive oil
– 1 lemon, juiced and zested
– 1 teaspoon dried thyme
– 1 teaspoon dried oregano
– Salt and pepper, to taste
– Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

Creating a pot of Lemon Chicken Couscous Soup is a breeze if you follow these steps:

1. Preheat the Pot: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2. Sauté Vegetables: Add diced onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for about 5 minutes, or until the vegetables soften.
3. Add Garlic: Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
4. Cook Chicken: Place the chicken breasts in the pot and season with salt, pepper, thyme, and oregano. Cook until the chicken is browned on both sides.
5. Add Broth: Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
6. Shred Chicken: Remove the chicken from the pot and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the soup.
7. Add Couscous: Stir in the couscous and cook for an additional 5 minutes or until the couscous is tender.
8. Add Lemon: Stir in the lemon juice and zest, adjusting seasoning as needed.
9. Garnish: Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley for a fresh finish.

Following these steps will reward you with a comforting, flavorful bowl of Lemon Chicken Couscous Soup that’s both satisfying and easy to make.

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