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.

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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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