Lentil Zucchini Couscous Soup

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 8
  • 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

View full nutritional breakdown of Lentil Zucchini Couscous Soup calories by ingredient


Introduction

Use whole wheat couscous in this soup! Use whole wheat couscous in this soup!
Number of Servings: 8

Ingredients

    2 tsp olive oil
    2 med. stalks celery, chopped
    1 large onion, chopped
    3 large carrots
    2 medium zucchini
    1 cup red lentils
    1/4 cup couscous
    1/2 tsp black pepper
    1/2 tsp basil
    1/2 tsp salt (optional)
    10-12 cups water or vegetable broth

Directions

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.