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

Shahab
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I love the combination of lentils and couscous in this soup. It's a great way to get a variety of textures and flavors.


Charles Barrett (Chuck Dollars)
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This soup is a great way to warm up on a cold day. It's also a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


Keisha Fowler
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I'm a huge fan of lentils and this soup is no exception. It's hearty and filling, and the curry flavor is perfect.


Rana Iqbal
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This soup is so easy to make. I love that I can just throw everything in a pot and let it simmer.


Nyafele Mark
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I love the curry flavor in this soup. It's the perfect amount of spice.


Myselfof Happened
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover lentils. It's also a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


Max Ese
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I made this soup for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about how delicious it was.


Afg Sadoo
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This soup is amazing! I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's now one of my go-to meals.


Hailie Kittleson
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I've made this soup several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love that it's a healthy and filling meal.


Milorad Bajic
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This soup was delicious! I made it for my family and everyone loved it. The lentils and couscous were cooked perfectly, and the curry flavor was just right. I will definitely be making this soup again.


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