Appetizers / Soups / Salads

Lentil Zucchini Couscous Soup is for Soup.

Lentil Zucchini Couscous Soup takes 10 minutes to prepare.

Lentil Zucchini Couscous Soup takes 80 minutes to cook.

Lentil Zucchini Couscous Soup makes 8 servings.

The ingredients for Lentil Zucchini Couscous Soup are:

2 tsp olive oil
2 med. stalks celery, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
3 large carrots
2 medium zucchini
1 cup red lentils
1/4 cup couscous
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp basil
1/2 tsp salt (optional)
10-12 cups water or vegetable broth

Here is how you make Lentil Zucchini Couscous Soup:

1. Chop the onions and celery; over medium heat, sauté in 2 tsp olive oil for 10 minutes(add a little water or vegetable broth if the vegetables stick)2. Chop or shred the carrots and zucchini; add to the vegetable mixture and sauté for another 7-10 minutes.3. Add the lentils, pepper, basil, (salt) and water and bring to a boil.4. Cook over low heat, partially covered, for 45 minutes.5. Add the couscous and continue to cook for an additional 15 minutes.Makes 8 servings. Reheats well.Number of Servings: 8Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user AVOCATE55.

The nutritional information for Lentil Zucchini Couscous Soup is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 8
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 83.9

• Total Fat: 1.4 g
• Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
• Sodium: 178.8 mg
• Total Carbs: 15.1 g
• Dietary Fiber: 4.1 g
• Protein: 3.7 g

The dietary needs meet for Lentil Zucchini Couscous Soup is Vegetarian