Dairy-Free Berkoukes Soup
Warm your soul with this hearty and comforting Dairy-Free Berkoukes Soup, a vibrant North African-inspired dish brimming with wholesome ingredients and bold spices. Featuring tender berkoukes, a large-grain couscous, this soup is elevated with aromatic cumin, coriander, and paprika, creating a fragrant base that's perfectly complemented by chunks of fresh vegetables, chickpeas, and juicy tomatoes. A splash of fresh lemon juice and chopped parsley adds a delightful burst of brightness, rounding out the flavors beautifully. Ideal for a cozy dinner, this plant-based recipe is both nourishing and delicious, with just 15 minutes of prep and easy, one-pot cooking. Perfect for anyone seeking a flavorful, dairy-free soup packed with nutrients for a busy weeknight or leisurely weekend meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large, finely chopped yellow onion
- 3 minced garlic cloves
- 2 medium, diced carrots
- 2 diced celery stalks
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 15-ounce can, drained and rinsed canned chickpeas
- 1 14-ounce can diced tomatoes
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 cup berkoukes (large grain couscous)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 cup, chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 5 minutes, until softened.
Stir in the minced garlic, diced carrots, and diced celery, cooking for another 5 minutes until the vegetables start to soften.
Add the tomato paste and mix until the vegetables are coated, cooking for an additional 2 minutes.
Add the chickpeas, diced tomatoes with their juice, and vegetable broth to the pot.
Stir in the ground cumin, ground coriander, and paprika. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
Once simmering, add the berkoukes to the pot. Stir well.
Season the soup with salt and black pepper to taste.
Reduce the heat to low and cover the pot. Let the soup simmer gently for about 25 minutes, stirring occasionally to ensure the berkoukes do not stick to the bottom.
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Stir in the fresh parsley and lemon juice just before serving.
Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with additional parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2366 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 66.6 g | 85% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.1 g | 55% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 7945 mg | 345% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 374.8 g | 136% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 69.0 g | 246% | |
| Total Sugars | 69.3 g | ||
| Protein | 81.3 g | 163% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 877 mg | 67% | |
| Iron | 22.3 mg | 124% | |
| Potassium | 6866 mg | 146% | |
*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.
