CURRIED LENTIL AND COUSCOUS SOUP

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A spicy soup that's high in fiber, and packs a lot of flavor. I came up with the recipe after eating a Safeway Enlighten Lentil Couscous soup cup.

Provided by SuperSpike

Categories     Lentil

Time 50m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 tablespoons canola oil
1 cup onion, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup mushroom, finely chopped
2 cups carrots, diced
1 1/2 cups celery, diced
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes (petite diced is better)
1 lb lentils, cleaned and rinsed
4 cups chicken broth
3 -4 cups water
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 dash cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons pineapple juice
1 teaspoon paprika
1 tablespoon curry powder (I used red curry)
1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
1/2 cup couscous
1/4 cup frozen chopped spinach

Steps:

  • In a large pot sweat the onion, garlic, and mushrooms in canola oil until soft.
  • Add carrots, celery, lentils, salt, and spices and saute for 2-3 minutes.
  • Add chicken broth, tomatoes, and 2 cups of water. (later on add last 2 cups of water as needed). Simmer until lentils are al dente about 15-20 minutes.
  • Add pineapple juice and spinach simmer until lentils are done about 5-10 more minutes.
  • Take soup off the heat and add couscous. Let sit 5-10 mins then serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 134.7, Fat 3.3, SaturatedFat 0.4, Sodium 384.1, Carbohydrate 20, Fiber 5.2, Sugar 4.1, Protein 7.2

Bitcoin Lord
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This soup is a great way to warm up on a cold day. It's also really healthy and filling.


Eve Watson
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I'm not a big fan of lentils, but this soup changed my mind. It's so delicious and easy to make.


Mohammad Mouktar
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This soup is so flavorful and satisfying. I love the combination of lentils and couscous.


mdbiblob islam
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover lentils and couscous.


Chris Elsey
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This soup is delicious and it's also really good for you. It's a win-win!


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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's one of my new favorites.


Danis Ahmed pro
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This soup is perfect for meal prep. I make a big batch on the weekend and then I have lunch for the whole week.


Kelley Kosut
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I love the curry flavor in this soup. It's so unique and flavorful.


Mark Richter
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This soup is a lifesaver on busy weeknights. It's quick and easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.


Lloyd Wright
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I'm not a great cook, but this recipe was easy to follow and the soup turned out great.


Syeda mim
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This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's warm and comforting.


Taj Muhammad Bashir Ahmad
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I'm always looking for new vegetarian soup recipes and this one is definitely a keeper.


Ali Mandozai
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This soup is delicious and healthy. I feel good about feeding it to my family.


Ashraf 007
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Robin White
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This soup is so easy to make and it's packed with flavor. I love that I can use pantry staples to make it.


Jacob Atiimbiik
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I'm not usually a fan of lentil soup, but this recipe changed my mind. The curry spices added a wonderful depth of flavor and the couscous made the soup extra filling.


Nipo Miah
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This curried lentil and couscous soup was a hit with my family! The flavors were perfectly balanced and the soup was hearty and filling. I will definitely be making this again.


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