Lentil Zucchini Couscous Soup
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- Number of Servings: 8
Ingredients
2 tsp olive oil2 med. stalks celery, chopped1 large onion, chopped3 large carrots2 medium zucchini1 cup red lentils1/4 cup couscous1/2 tsp black pepper1/2 tsp basil1/2 tsp salt (optional)10-12 cups water or vegetable broth
1. Chop the onions and celery; over medium heat, sauté in 2 tsp olive oil for 10 minutes(add a little water or vegetable broth if the vegetables stick)
2. Chop or shred the carrots and zucchini; add to the vegetable mixture and sauté for another 7-10 minutes.
3. Add the lentils, pepper, basil, (salt) and water and bring to a boil.
4. Cook over low heat, partially covered, for 45 minutes.
5. Add the couscous and continue to cook for an additional 15 minutes.
Makes 8 servings. Reheats well.
Number of Servings: 8
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user AVOCATE55.
2. Chop or shred the carrots and zucchini; add to the vegetable mixture and sauté for another 7-10 minutes.
3. Add the lentils, pepper, basil, (salt) and water and bring to a boil.
4. Cook over low heat, partially covered, for 45 minutes.
5. Add the couscous and continue to cook for an additional 15 minutes.
Makes 8 servings. Reheats well.
Number of Servings: 8
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user AVOCATE55.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 83.9
- Total Fat: 1.4 g
- Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
- Sodium: 178.8 mg
- Total Carbs: 15.1 g
- Dietary Fiber: 4.1 g
- Protein: 3.7 g
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