Red Lentil, Zucchini & Couscous Soup Recipe

Name: Red Lentil, Zucchini & Couscous Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large onion, chopped; 1 stalk celery, chopped; 1 teaspoon olive oil; 4 medium carrots, grated; 2 medium zucchini, grated; 1 cup red lentil, rinsed and drained; 6 cups vegetable broth or 6 cups water; 1 teaspoon salt, to taste (optional); 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper; 1/2 teaspoon dried basil; 1/3 cup couscous

Servings: persons

1 large onion, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
1 teaspoon olive oil
4 medium carrots, grated
2 medium zucchini, grated
1 cup red lentil, rinsed and drained
6 cups vegetable broth or 6 cups water
1 teaspoon salt, to taste (optional)
1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/3 cup couscous

1
Grate carrots and zucchini, set aside.
2
Heat oil in a 5 quart soup pot; add onions and celery; saute on medium-high heat for 5 to 7 minutes or until golden.
3
If vegetables begin to stick, add a tbsp or two of water.
4
Add all ingredients except couscous to the pot, increase to high heat to bring to a boil.
5
Reduce heat and simmer partially covered for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6
Add couscous and simmer an additional 10 minutes.
7
If soup is too thick, thin it with a little bit of water.
8
Adjust seasonings to taste.
9
Yield 8 servings - per serving: 134cal, 1g fat, 8g protein, 24g carb, 3mg iron, 8g fibre.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 large onion, chopped, 1 stalk celery, chopped, 1 teaspoon olive oil, 4 medium carrots, grated, and more.

Yes, Red Lentil, Zucchini & Couscous Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Red Lentil, Zucchini & Couscous Soup

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