Packed with anti-inflammatory ingredients like ginger and turmeric, this chicken soup is not only full of fibre-rich veggies and filling chicken, but the addition of couscous really bulks it out to fill up hungry bellies. The best part? It’s ready in just over an hour from prep to bowl, so it’s a perfect mid-week pleaser.
Prep time: 15 mins
Cook time: 1 hour
Serves: 6
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil or olive oil
- 6 cloves of garlic, minced or diced
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 2 large carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, roughly chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger (or teaspoon powder)
- 1 tablespoon fresh grated turmeric (or 1 teaspoon powder)
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 pound chicken breast or thighs
- 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup pearl or Israeli couscous
- 2/3 cup frozen peas (optional, but recommended)
Method
1. Place a large dutch oven or pot over medium high heat and add in oil. Once oil is hot, add in garlic, onion, carrots and celery; cook for a few minutes until onion becomes translucent.
2. Next add in grated ginger and grated turmeric (or powder). Saute for 30 seconds to let the spices cook a bit, then add in chicken broth, chicken breast, rosemary, thyme, salt and pepper.
3. Bring soup to a boil, then stir in couscous. You’ll want the chicken to be covered by the broth so make sure you stir them down to the bottom.
4. Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 20-25 minutes or until chicken is fully cooked.
5. Once chicken is cooked, remove with a slotted spoon and transfer to a cutting board and cut or shred. Add chicken back to pot then stir in frozen peas. If you find that you don’t have enough broth, feel free to add in another cup. Everyone likes their soup differently. Taste and adjust seasonings, if necessary. Enjoy.
Luke Cook is an actor, dad, and health nut with a following in the millions. He’s is a recurring guest on Max Lugavere’s The Genius Life podcast, a fitness trainer, and the co-founder of Shakewell, a premium protein drink. You may also recognize him from Netflix’ Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, where he played Lucifer.
