Red Lentil, Zucchini & Couscous Soup Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 large onion, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
1 tsp olive oil
4 medium carrots, grated
2 medium zucchini, grated
1 cup red lentil, rinsed and drained
6 cups vegetable broth or 6 cups water
1 tsp salt , to taste (optional)
1/2 tsp ground pepper
1/2 tsp dried basil
1/3 cup couscous

Directions:

Grate carrots and zucchini, set aside.
Heat oil in a 5 quart soup pot; add onions and celery; saute on medium-high heat for 5 to 7 minutes or until golden.
If vegetables begin to stick, add a tbsp or two of water.
Add all ingredients except couscous to the pot, increase to high heat to bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer partially covered for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add couscous and simmer an additional 10 minutes.
If soup is too thick, thin it with a little bit of water.
Adjust seasonings to taste.
Yield 8 servings - per serving: 134cal, 1g fat, 8g protein, 24g carb, 3mg iron, 8g fibre.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	260.62 Kcal (1091 kJ)
Calories from fat	41.13 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.57g	7%
Cholesterol	1.85mg	1%
Sodium	1271.35mg	53%
Potassium	692.23mg	15%
Total Carbs	45.36g	15%
Sugars	6.61g	26%
Dietary Fiber	11.17g	45%
Protein	11.54g	23%
Vitamin C	9mg	15%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	10%
Iron	3.9mg	22%
Calcium	60.9mg	6%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	94.04 Kcal (394 kJ)
Calories from fat	14.84 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1.65g	7%
Cholesterol	0.67mg	1%
Sodium	458.75mg	53%
Potassium	249.78mg	15%
Total Carbs	16.37g	15%
Sugars	2.38g	26%
Dietary Fiber	4.03g	45%
Protein	4.16g	23%
Vitamin C	3.2mg	15%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	10%
Iron	1.4mg	22%
Calcium	22mg	6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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