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
- 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.
- 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.
- Add kale and couscous and cook 12-15 minutes more. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve immediately and top soup with a dollop of plain yogurt and fresh chopped cilantro.