Tomato & couscous soup
Warm up with our hearty Tomato & Couscous Soup recipe, featuring a blend of fresh vegetables, zesty spices, and wholesome couscous. Perfect for a nutritious and satisfying meal!
- 18 Apr 2024
- Cook time 25 min
- Prep time 10 min
- 4 Servings
- 12 Ingredients
Tomato & couscous soup is a comforting and wholesome dish that is perfect for any season. Packed with flavor from fresh vegetables, aromatic spices, and savory tomatoes, this soup also gets a pleasant texture from the addition of couscous. It's a nutritious meal that is both easy to prepare and delicious to savor.
Ingredients:
Instructions:
- Finely chop the onion.
- Mince the garlic cloves.
- Chop the red hot chili peppers (remove seeds if you prefer less heat).
- Chop the celery stalk.
- Peel and dice the potato.
- Peel and chop the carrot.
- Cut the green beans into small pieces.
- Lightly spray a large pot with cooking spray oil and heat it over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion to the pot and sauté for 5 minutes, or until softened and translucent.
- Stir in the minced garlic and chopped red hot chili peppers, cooking for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Sprinkle in the ground cumin and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly to toast the spices.
- Throw in the chopped celery, diced potato, and chopped carrot. Stir well to combine with the spices, cooking for about 5 minutes.
- Pour in the 2 cups of water and add the canned tomatoes. Stir to mix all ingredients together.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Let the soup simmer for about 20 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
- Add the green beans to the pot and continue to simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- Gradually stir in the couscous, mixing well to ensure it's evenly distributed.
- Continue to simmer the soup for another 5-7 minutes, or until the couscous is tender and has absorbed some of the liquid.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve hot and enjoy your flavorful Tomato & Couscous Soup!
Tips:
- Chop all your vegetables uniformly to ensure even cooking. Mince the garlic and finely chop the chili peppers for a well-distributed heat.
- Start by sautéing the onions, garlic, and chili peppers in the cooking spray oil to bring out their flavors. Add the ground cumin at this stage to toast the spice, enhancing its aroma.
- Add the harder vegetables like celery, potato, and carrot first, as they need more time to cook. Later, add the water, canned tomatoes, and green beans.
- Add the couscous towards the end of the cooking process to prevent it from becoming too mushy. Let it simmer just enough to absorb the flavors of the soup.
- Let the soup rest for a few minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together. Garnish with fresh herbs like parsley or cilantro for an extra layer of flavor.
This Tomato & couscous soup is a hearty and satisfying dish that will quickly become a favorite at your dining table. The combination of fresh vegetables, spices, and couscous creates a delightful medley of flavors and textures. Enjoy this comforting soup with a side of crusty bread or a light salad for a complete meal.
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Serving Size | 450 grams |
| Energy | |
| Calories 130kcal | 5% |
| Protein | |
| Protein 4.76g | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | |
| Carbohydrates 27g | 8% |
| Fiber 7g | 17% |
| Sugar 9g | 9% |
| Fat | |
| Fat 1.02g | 1% |
| Saturated 0.15g | 0% |
| Cholesterol 0.00mg | - |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A 180ug | 20% |
| Choline 27mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 0.72mg | 60% |
| Vitamin B2 0.18mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B3 2.37mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 0.55mg | 32% |
| Vitamin B9 60ug | 15% |
| Vitamin B12 0.00ug | 0% |
| Vitamin C 60mg | 69% |
| Vitamin E 1.18mg | 8% |
| Vitamin K 36ug | 30% |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium, Ca 110mg | 9% |
| Copper, Cu 0.23mg | 0% |
| Iron, Fe 2.94mg | 27% |
| Magnesium, Mg 54mg | 13% |
| Phosphorus, P 110mg | 9% |
| Potassium, K 810mg | 24% |
| Selenium, Se 7ug | 12% |
| Sodium, Na 170mg | 11% |
| Zinc, Zn 0.72mg | 7% |
| Water | |
| Water 410g | - |
| * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2500 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. | |
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