Chicken and Couscous Soup
Chicken and Couscous Soup blends tender chicken, aromatic vegetables, and herb-infused couscous in a light yet satisfying broth. The mushroom and herb notes give it a cozy, earthy depth, while the tiny couscous pearls add comforting body without feeling heavy. Serve it on a cool evening or for a nourishing lunch when you want something warm and filling.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook35 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chicken and Couscous Soup, 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
- 23 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 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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- 34
- Heart Health
- 69
- Metabolic
- 53
- Digestive
- 28
- Inflammatory
- 57
- Performance
- 55
- General Wellness
- 1
Melt the butter in a large stock pot over medium-high heat. Add the onion, carrot, and celery, then cook and stir for 5 minutes.
- 2
Add the chicken, broth, parsley, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, lower the heat, and simmer for 20 minutes.
- 3
Stir in the couscous and cook for 7 minutes more. Ladle into bowls and serve.
- Calories 441.51 kcal High 22%
- Protein 30.19 g Good Source 60%
- Carbohydrate 56.77 g 21%
- Total Fat 10.8 g Moderate 14%
- Saturated Fat 4.17 g High 21%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 73.22 mg High 24%
- Sodium 2008.42 mg High 87%
- Dietary Fiber 7.61 g Good Source 27%
- Total Sugars 7.44 g --
- Added Sugars 1.39 g Low Source 3%
- Calcium 151.59 mg Moderate 12%
- Iron 4.25 mg Good Source 24%
- Potassium 1296.46 mg Good Source 28%
- Vitamin A 131.79 mcg Moderate 15%
- Vitamin C 11.53 mg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Celery
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Chicken and Couscous Soup is made with 10 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 45 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Carrot, Celery, and Chicken Broth. Each serving provides about 441.51 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chicken and Couscous Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Carrot, Celery, Chicken Broth, Cooked Lemon Chicken Breast. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Chicken and Couscous Soup?
- About 45 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 35 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 441.51 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chicken and Couscous Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Chicken and Couscous Soup healthy?
- Chicken and Couscous Soup has an easyChef Pro health score of 54/100. Per serving, it provides 441.51 calories and 30.19 g of protein, or 60% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron and potassium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 2008.42 mg (87% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 4.17 g (21% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Celery 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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