8 Minute Asparagus Couscous Soup Quick and Easy
Quick, healthy, and bursting with fresh flavors, the 8-Minute Asparagus Couscous Soup is the ultimate go-to recipe for busy weeknights. This comforting soup combines tender asparagus and fluffy couscous in a fragrant broth of garlic, olive oil, and a splash of zesty lemon juice. With a cook time of just 8 minutes and minimal prep, it’s a delightful one-pot dish that’s as speedy as it is satisfying. Perfectly balanced with fresh parsley and customizable with chicken or vegetable broth, this quick and easy soup is a versatile option for vegetarians and meat-lovers alike. Serve it piping hot for a light yet hearty meal in under 15 minutes!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup couscous
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic to the pan and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Stir in the asparagus pieces and cook for 1 minute to lightly soften.
Add the chicken or vegetable broth to the saucepan and bring to a boil.
Once boiling, stir in the couscous, salt, and black pepper.
Cover the saucepan, reduce the heat to low, and let it simmer for 5 minutes.
Stir in the lemon juice and fresh parsley, then taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Serve hot and enjoy your quick and easy asparagus couscous soup!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
410 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 16.7 g | 21% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.7 g | 14% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 4931 mg | 214% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 50.8 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.0 g | 21% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.5 g | ||
| Protein | 16.1 g | 32% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 120 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 5.0 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 671 mg | 14% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
