Vegetarian Broccoli and Couscous Soup Recipe

A vegetarian soup recipe for broccoli and couscous soup using healthy whole grain couscous, a bit of lemon juice and some parmesan cheese. Couscous is a naturally cholesterol-free food and is very high in protein. Vegetarian Broccoli and Couscous Soup Recipe courtesy of Fantastic Foods.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup couscous
• 4 cups broccoli, chopped
• 5 cups water or vegetable broth
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp rosemary
• 1 tbsp nutritional yeast (optional)
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• grated parmesan cheese

Preparation:

In a large pot, combine the water or vegetable broth, broccoli and couscous. Bring to a boil, reduce heat then simmer uncovered for 15 minutes or until the broccoli is soft.

In a large skillet, heat the onion, garlic, and butter until soft, about 4-5 minutes.

Combine broccoli, couscous onions and garlic with salt, rosemary, nutritional yeast and lemon juice. Puree in blender or food processor until smooth.

Return to stove and simmer for 5 more minutes. Serve with grated Parmesan cheese.

See also: How to Prepare Couscous

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