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Ingredients
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- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 onion, or 2 shallots, chopped
- 1 large carrot, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme, or 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 6 cups turkey or chicken stock
- 1/2 cup giant or pearl couscous
- 2 cups cooked turkey or chicken, shredded
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Heat olive oil and butter in a large pot over medium-low heat.
- Sauté chopped onion, diced carrots, diced celery, and minced garlic for about 5 minutes.
- Add turkey or chicken stock and shredded turkey along with bay leaves; season with salt and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and add giant couscous; simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Remove bay leaves, adjust seasoning, and sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
Sauté vegetables until soft for enhanced flavor.
Fresh herbs elevate the dish and provide freshness.
For a thicker soup, add cornstarch mixed with cold water towards the end.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 15
- Cholesterol: 50