Chicken Soup with Pearl Couscous
Chicken Soup with Pearl Couscous is a cozy, broth-forward bowl with tender chicken, sweet carrots, and the satisfying bite of Israeli couscous. A quick roux adds gentle body without heaviness, making it perfect for brisk evenings or a comforting weeknight meal. Finished with parsley, it’s warm, savory, and soothing from the first spoonful.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chicken Soup with Pearl Couscous, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 5 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 18
- Heart Health
- 72
- Metabolic
- 32
- Digestive
- 26
- Inflammatory
- 58
- Performance
- 46
- General Wellness
- 1
In a pot over medium heat, bring the chicken broth to a simmer. Add the onions, carrots, diced chicken, couscous, salt, and pepper, and cook for 10 minutes.
- 2
Microwave the butter in a small glass bowl until melted, about 30 seconds. Add the flour and whisk until smooth.
- 3
Whisk the roux into the broth, and cook until slightly thickened, about 10 minutes. Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.
- Calories 431.13 kcal High 22%
- Protein 44.29 g Good Source 89%
- Carbohydrate 29.88 g 11%
- Total Fat 14.41 g Moderate 18%
- Saturated Fat 6.34 g High 32%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 125.92 mg High 42%
- Sodium 1422.87 mg High 62%
- Dietary Fiber 4.29 g Moderate 15%
- Total Sugars 4.41 g --
- Added Sugars 0.06 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 60.63 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 3.54 mg Moderate 20%
- Potassium 529.6 mg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin A 170.65 mcg Moderate 19%
- Vitamin C 22.24 mg Good Source 25%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Chicken Soup with Pearl Couscous is an American dinner recipe made with 9 ingredients. It takes about 30 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Carrot, Chicken Breast, Chicken Broth, and Fresh Parsley. Each serving provides about 431.13 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chicken Soup with Pearl Couscous?
- It is an American soup recipe made with 9 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Chicken Soup with Pearl Couscous made of?
- The main ingredients are Carrot, Chicken Breast, Chicken Broth, Fresh Parsley, Oat Flour. The full list of 9 is above.
- What goes well with Chicken Soup with Pearl Couscous?
- Explore these American side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Chicken Soup with Pearl Couscous?
- About 30 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 431.13 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chicken Soup with Pearl Couscous easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Chicken Soup with Pearl Couscous healthy?
- Chicken Soup with Pearl Couscous has an easyChef Pro health score of 49/100. Per serving, it provides 431.13 calories and 44.29 g of protein, or 89% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1422.87 mg (62% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 6.34 g (32% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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