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Israeli Couscous and Kale Stew


  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Description

A hearty vegetarian soup with Israeli couscous and kale.


Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 small yellow onion, diced
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
  • 6 cups stock (could use vegetable, turkey or chicken)
  • 28 oz whole tomatoes
  • 2 cups finely chopped kale (about 1 small bunch)
  • 3/4 cup Israeli couscous
  • salt and pepper
  • plain yogurt and chopped cilantro for serving

Instructions

  1. In a large stock pot, heat olive oil. Add onion and carrot and cook over medium-low heat for 15 minutes until vegetables are soft and start to caramelize. Add garlic, cumin and turmeric. Cook for 2 minutes more.
  2. Add stock and tomatoes, using your hand to bread up the whole tomatoes and gently crush them. Bring to a boil and simmer for 10 minutes.
  3. Add kale and couscous and cook 12-15 minutes more. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. Serve immediately and top soup with a dollop of plain yogurt and fresh chopped cilantro.