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Spicy Couscous & Tomato Soup

Name: Spicy Couscous & Tomato Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 7 servings.
Ingredients: 2 medium sweet yellow peppers, chopped; 1 medium red onion, chopped; 2-1/2 teaspoons olive oil; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 6 cups vegetable broth; 6 plum tomatoes, chopped; 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1-1/2 teaspoons ground coriander; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/2 cup uncooked couscous

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Total Time

Prep: 15 min. Cook: 40 min.

Makes

7 servings

Updated: Mar. 11, 2022

This vegetarian soup has a wonderful Middle Eastern flavor. It's low in calories and fat, which makes it great for those of us trying to watch our weight. —Rita Combs, Valdosta, Georgia

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Ingredients

2 medium sweet yellow peppers, chopped
1 medium red onion, chopped
2-1/2 teaspoons olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
6 cups vegetable broth
6 plum tomatoes, chopped
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1-1/2 teaspoons ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup uncooked couscous

Directions

In a Dutch oven, saute peppers and onion in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the broth, tomatoes, cumin, coriander, cinnamon, cayenne and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until flavors are blended.
Stir in couscous; cover and cook 4-6 minutes longer or until couscous is tender.

Can you freeze Spicy Couscous & Tomato Soup?

Freeze cooled soup in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little broth or water if necessary.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 106 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 812mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch.

Spicy Couscous & Tomato Soup

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