Pearl Couscous Minestrone

Name: Pearl Couscous Minestrone
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Italian-inspired
Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 onion, diced; 2 carrots, diced; 2 celery stalks, diced; 2 garlic cloves; 400 g tin chopped tomatoes; 1 litre vegetable stock; 150 g pearl couscous; 400 g tin borlotti beans; 1 courgette, diced; 100 g kale; 1 tsp oregano

A chunky tomato soup with pearl couscous, beans and plenty of vegetables.

Vegetarian Vegan (0 ratings)

Prep15 min

Cook30 min

Total45 min

Serves6

DifficultyEasy

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A chunky tomato soup with pearl couscous, beans and plenty of vegetables. Built around everyday ingredients and a clear method, this vegetarian recipe delivers strong flavour without unnecessary complication.

Method

Cook onion, carrot and celery in oil for 8 minutes; add garlic.
Add tomatoes, stock, couscous and oregano; simmer 10 minutes.
Add beans and courgette; simmer 8 minutes.
Stir in kale for 3 minutes and season.

💡 VeggieTip notes

The couscous continues absorbing broth, so loosen leftovers with water.
Freeze before adding couscous for best texture.

Nutrition (per serving, approx.)

326kcal

14g protein

57g carbs

6g fat

11g fibre

Values are estimates and will vary with brands and portion sizes.

Tags: minestrone couscous beans soup

Pearl Couscous Minestrone

Method

💡 VeggieTip notes

Nutrition (per serving, approx.)

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