Description
A hearty and flavorful pearl couscous vegetable soup that is easy to make and perfect for a cozy meal. Packed with healthy veggies and pearl couscous in a savory broth, this vegetarian soup is a satisfying one-pot dish.
Ingredients
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For the Soup:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 1 zucchini, diced
- 1 cup green beans, chopped
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, with juice
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 3/4 cup pearl couscous
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup baby spinach (optional)
- juice of 1/2 lemon (optional)
- chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion, garlic, carrots, and celery. Cook for 5–6 minutes until vegetables start to soften.
- Stir in zucchini and green beans, and cook for another 3–4 minutes.
- Add diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, pearl couscous, thyme, basil, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 15–20 minutes until couscous is tender.
- If using, add spinach and cook for 2 more minutes until wilted.
- Finish with lemon juice and garnish with parsley.
Notes
- For added protein, stir in a can of drained chickpeas or white beans.
- Feel free to swap out veggies based on what’s in season.
- Whole wheat pearl couscous can be used for extra fiber.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
