Best Soup For Couscous Recipes

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COUSCOUS SOUP



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An easy Israeli couscous soup in a rich tomato-based broth.

Provided by Rika

Categories     Side Dish

Number Of Ingredients 12

1½ cups Israeli Couscous ((dried, uncooked))
2 tbsp olive oil
1½ cups diced onion
1 cup diced carrots
6 garlic cloves
6 cups broth
14 oz canned chopped tomatoes
3 sprigs fresh mint leaves ((chopped))
¼ tsp ground cumin
¼ tsp cayenne pepper
5 sprigs fresh cilantro leaves ((chopped))
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large pot, add onion and carrots, then cook gently for about 10 minutes at low heat until softened.
  • Add the tomatoes, garlic, broth, mint, cumin, cilantro leaves, cayenne pepper, and couscous.
  • Increase to medium-high heat and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer gently for about 7 minutes or until the couscous is fully cooked but not mushy.
  • Adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, and additional fresh herbs or spices if needed.
  • Serve with your favorite toppings such as bread or fresh herbs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 256 kcal, Carbohydrate 46 g, Protein 7 g, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 1057 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SOUP FOR COUSCOUS



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Meat-free vegetable broth for serving over couscous, also good on its own. Eggs can be added according to the number of people being served.

Provided by Tania Covo

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 3

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 green bell pepper
1 medium tomato
1 yellow onion
1 large carrot
1 baking potato
1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained
2 eggs
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon hot pepper sauce
½ teaspoon ground turmeric
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
1 cube vegetable bouillon
8 cups water

Steps:

  • Chop all the vegetables into medium chunks.
  • Heat the oil in a heavy pan, and saute the vegetables together with the salt, pepper, and hot sauce for 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Add water, garbanzo beans, coriander, turmeric, and bouillon cube. Bring soup to the boil. Wash the eggs thoroughly, and add to the pan. Turn down the heat, and simmer for 30 minutes.
  • Remove eggs, now hard-cooked; peel, slice, and add to the soup. Simmer for another 15 to 20 minutes. Serve over steamed couscous.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 376.7 calories, Carbohydrate 43.8 g, Cholesterol 124 mg, Fat 18.3 g, Fiber 8.4 g, Protein 11.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 1151.6 mg, Sugar 6 g

COUSCOUS MEATBALL SOUP



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This soup will warm you up and takes just 25 minutes of prep time, making it a perfect weeknight meal. —Jonathan Pace, San Francisco, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h5m

Yield 10 servings (2-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
2 teaspoons dried basil
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 large onion, finely chopped
2 teaspoons canola oil
1 bunch collard greens, chopped (8 cups)
1 bunch kale, chopped (8 cups)
2 cartons (32 ounces each) vegetable stock
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 package (8.8 ounces) pearl (Israeli) couscous

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the beef, basil, oregano and salt. Shape into 1/2-in. balls. In a large skillet coated with cooking spray, brown meatballs; drain. Remove meatballs and set aside., In the same skillet, brown onion in oil. Add greens and kale; cook 6-7 minutes longer or until wilted., In a Dutch oven, combine the greens mixture, meatballs, stock, vinegar, pepper flakes and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Return to a boil. Stir in couscous. Reduce heat; cover and simmer, stirring once, until couscous is tender, 10-15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 202 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 583mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 13g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

TOMATO COUSCOUS SOUP



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"I like this simple soup because the fresh tomato flavor really stands out," notes Joyce Woldt of Waupaca, Wisconsin. "It's a favorite at our house alongside a toasted cheese sandwich."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
2 teaspoons olive oil
1-1/2 cups reduced-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
2 medium tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped
1 teaspoon fresh oregano or 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
3 tablespoons uncooked couscous
1/8 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, saute onion and garlic in oil until tender. Add the broth, tomatoes and oregano. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until tomatoes are tender. , Remove from the heat; stir in couscous and salt. Let stand for 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 152 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 625mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

TOMATO AND COUSCOUS SOUP



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This tomato soup is nutritious, delicious, easy-to-make and ready in just over 30 minutes. Serve hot, room temp or even cold. Use vegetable stock to make it vegetarian/vegan. This has been adapted from a Julie Le Clerc recipe.

Provided by Leggy Peggy

Categories     Vegetable

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 -2 tablespoon olive oil
1 large onion, finely diced
1 teaspoon cumin, ground
3 garlic cloves, crushed
2 (400 g) cans diced tomatoes
70 g tomato paste
4 cups vegetable stock or 4 cups chicken stock
1/3 cup instant couscous
1/2 bunch fresh coriander, chopped
1/2 teaspoon sea salt (or to taste)
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper (or to taste)

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large saucepan. Add onion and cook over moderate heat until onion is softened (about 10 minutes).
  • Add the cumin and garlic, and sauté for 1 minute.
  • Add tomatoes, tomato paste and stock. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer for about 15 minutes.
  • Add couscous and simmer for a further 5-10 minutes, or until couscous is tender.
  • Season with salt and pepper and serve garnished with fresh coriander (cilantro).

MEDITERRANEAN VEGETABLE SOUP WITH COUSCOUS



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Harissa, a North African chili paste, gives this easy lunchtime soup the perfect amount of heat. Prep the ingredients at home, then add water and microwave at the office.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Soups, Stews & Stocks     Soup Recipes

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons couscous
1 tablespoon mild harissa
1/3 cup very thinly sliced zucchini
1/2 cup chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1/4 cup halved cherry tomatoes
1 tablespoon packed basil leaves, torn if large
Kosher salt

Steps:

  • Layer ingredients in a wide-mouthed heatproof container with a tight-fitting lid.
  • When you're ready to eat, fill the container almost to the top with water, seal, shake, removethe lid, and microwave for 2 minutes.
  • Season with salt, reseal, gently swirl, and enjoy.

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