Greek-Inspired Lemon Chicken Soup - The Local Palate

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 3/4 cup small-diced carrot, about 1 medium carrot
• 3/4 cup small-diced celery, about 2 stalks
• 3/4 cup small-diced yellow onion (about 3/4 medium onion)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 2 cups medium-diced cooked chicken (rotisserie chicken or a meat alternative will work)
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice, about 2 lemons
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 cup Israeli or pearl couscous
• 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley leaves, chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh oregano, chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped, plus more for serving