Red Lentil, Zucchini & Couscous Soup

Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 stalk celery, chopped
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 4 medium carrots, grated
• 2 medium zucchini, grated
• 1 cup red lentil, rinsed and drained
• 6 cups vegetable broth or 6 cups water
• 1 teaspoon salt, to taste (optional)
• 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/3 cup couscous

Recipe

• 1 grate carrots and zucchini, set aside.
• 2 heat oil in a 5 quart soup pot; add onions and celery; saute on medium-high heat for 5 to 7 minutes or until golden.
• 3 if vegetables begin to stick, add a tbsp or two of water.
• 4 add all ingredients except couscous to the pot, increase to high heat to bring to a boil.
• 5 reduce heat and simmer partially covered for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• 6 add couscous and simmer an additional 10 minutes.
• 7 if soup is too thick, thin it with a little bit of water.
• 8 adjust seasonings to taste.
• 9 yield 8 servings - per serving: 134cal, 1g fat, 8g protein, 24g carb, 3mg iron, 8g fibre.