Best 5 Tomato And Couscous Soup Recipes

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Are you craving a delightful and comforting tomato and couscous soup that warms your soul on a chilly day? Look no further! This versatile and flavorful soup is a symphony of flavors that combines the tangy sweetness of tomatoes with the delicate texture of couscous. Whether you prefer a classic tomato soup with a hint of couscous or a hearty and robust soup brimming with vegetables and spices, you'll find the perfect recipe in this article. Let's embark on a culinary journey and discover the secrets of creating an unforgettable tomato and couscous soup that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SPICY COUSCOUS & TOMATO SOUP



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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

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 55m

Yield 7 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

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

Steps:

  • 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. Freeze option: 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 : Calories 106 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 812mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

TOMATO COUSCOUS SOUP



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"I like this simple soup because the fresh tomato flavor really stands out," notes Joyce Woldt of Waupaca, Wisconsin. "It's a favorite at our house alongside a toasted cheese sandwich."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
2 teaspoons olive oil
1-1/2 cups reduced-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
2 medium tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped
1 teaspoon fresh oregano or 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
3 tablespoons uncooked couscous
1/8 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, saute onion and garlic in oil until tender. Add the broth, tomatoes and oregano. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until tomatoes are tender. , Remove from the heat; stir in couscous and salt. Let stand for 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 152 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 625mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

TOMATO AND COUSCOUS SOUP



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This tomato soup is nutritious, delicious, easy-to-make and ready in just over 30 minutes. Serve hot, room temp or even cold. Use vegetable stock to make it vegetarian/vegan. This has been adapted from a Julie Le Clerc recipe.

Provided by Leggy Peggy

Categories     Vegetable

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 -2 tablespoon olive oil
1 large onion, finely diced
1 teaspoon cumin, ground
3 garlic cloves, crushed
2 (400 g) cans diced tomatoes
70 g tomato paste
4 cups vegetable stock or 4 cups chicken stock
1/3 cup instant couscous
1/2 bunch fresh coriander, chopped
1/2 teaspoon sea salt (or to taste)
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper (or to taste)

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large saucepan. Add onion and cook over moderate heat until onion is softened (about 10 minutes).
  • Add the cumin and garlic, and sauté for 1 minute.
  • Add tomatoes, tomato paste and stock. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer for about 15 minutes.
  • Add couscous and simmer for a further 5-10 minutes, or until couscous is tender.
  • Season with salt and pepper and serve garnished with fresh coriander (cilantro).

MEATBALL & TOMATO SOUP



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Get three of your 5-a-day in one serving with this healthy, low-calorie tomato soup. The addition of meatballs and giant couscous means it's filling, too

Provided by Esther Clark

Categories     Dinner, Lunch, Soup, Starter, Supper

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1½ tbsp rapeseed oil
1 onion, finely chopped
2 red peppers, deseeded and sliced
1 garlic clove, crushed
½ tsp chilli flakes
2 x 400g cans chopped tomatoes
100g giant couscous
500ml hot vegetable stock
12 pork meatballs
150g baby spinach
½ small bunch of basil
grated parmesan, to serve (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a saucepan. Fry the onion and peppers for 7 mins, then stir through the garlic and chilli flakes and cook for 1 min. Add the tomatoes, giant couscous and veg stock and bring to a simmer.
  • Season to taste, then add the meatballs and spinach. Simmer for 5-7 mins or until cooked through. Ladle into bowls and top with the basil and some parmesan, if you like.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330 calories, Fat 12 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 36 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 14 grams sugar, Fiber 6 grams fiber, Protein 17 grams protein, Sodium 0.7 milligram of sodium

MOROCCAN TOMATO & CHICKPEA SOUP WITH COUSCOUS



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This filling soup is healthy and packed with the flavours of North Africa: harissa, ginger, lemon and coriander

Provided by Barney Desmazery

Categories     Lunch, Soup

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 13

75g couscous
3 tbsp olive oil
750ml low-sodium hot vegetable stock
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 carrot, chopped into small cubes
4 garlic cloves, crushed
half a finger of ginger, peeled and finely chopped
1-2 tbsp ras-el-hanout
1 tbsp harissa paste, plus extra to serve
400g tin chopped tomato
400g tin chickpea
juice ½ lemon
roughly chopped coriander, to serve

Steps:

  • Tip the couscous into a bowl, season with salt and pepper and stir through 1 tbsp of the oil. Pour over enough hot stock just to cover and cover the bowl with cling film and set aside.
  • Heat the rest of the oil in a saucepan and cook the onion and carrot gently for 8 mins until softened. Add the garlic and ginger and cook for 2 mins more then stir in the ras el hanout and harissa and cook for another minute. Pour in the tomatoes and stock and give everything a good stir. Season, add the chickpeas and simmer everything gently for 20 mins until thickened slightly then squeeze over the lemon.
  • Uncover the couscous and fluff up with a fork. Spoon the soup into bowls, top each with a mound of couscous, scatter with coriander and serve with extra harissa for those who want it.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 265 calories, Fat 10.4 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1.4 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 33 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 9.9 grams sugar, Fiber 6 grams fiber, Protein 7.3 grams protein, Sodium 1.2 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • Use ripe, flavorful tomatoes. This will give your soup the best flavor.
  • Roast the tomatoes before adding them to the soup. This will concentrate their flavor and make them even more delicious.
  • Use a good quality vegetable broth. This will also help to give your soup a rich, flavorful base.
  • Add some fresh herbs to the soup. This will brighten up the flavor and make it even more appealing.
  • Serve the soup with a side of crusty bread or crackers. This will help to soak up the delicious broth.

Conclusion:

Tomato and couscous soup is a delicious and easy-to-make soup that is perfect for a quick and healthy meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover tomatoes. With just a few simple ingredients, you can make a tasty soup that the whole family will enjoy.

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