Soy-Free Berkoukes Soup
Warm up with a comforting bowl of Soy-Free Berkoukes Soup, a hearty and wholesome dish that celebrates the rich flavors of North African cuisine. This nourishing soup features berkoukes—large semolina pasta—swimming in a vibrant broth infused with aromatic spices like cumin, paprika, and turmeric. Fresh vegetables, including zucchini, potatoes, carrots, and celery, add layers of texture and nutrition, while pureed tomatoes and a touch of cilantro bring brightness and depth. Perfect for a cozy meal, this soy-free recipe is ideal for those seeking allergen-friendly comfort food that’s both flavorful and easy to prepare. Ready in just an hour, it’s a satisfying one-pot wonder that will delight your taste buds and warm your soul.
Log this recipe in SnapCalorie
Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Berkoukes (large semolina pasta)
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 medium Onion, finely chopped
- 1 large Carrot, diced
- 1 medium Celery stalk, diced
- 3 medium Tomatoes, pureed
- 3 Garlic cloves, minced
- 6 cups Vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Turmeric
- 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 Bay leaf
- 1 medium Zucchini, diced
- 1 medium Potato, peeled and diced
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion, carrot, and celery. Cook for 5-7 minutes until the vegetables start to soften.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
Add the pureed tomatoes, and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Pour in the vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
Add the ground cumin, paprika, turmeric, salt, black pepper, and the bay leaf. Stir to combine.
Stir in the berkoukes, reduce the heat to low, and let it simmer for 20 minutes.
Add the diced zucchini and potato, and continue to cook for an additional 15 minutes, until the vegetables are tender.
Remove the bay leaf and discard.
Stir in the chopped cilantro just before serving.
Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed. Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1881 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 46.3 g | 59% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.7 g | 38% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 5972 mg | 260% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 320.4 g | 117% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 38.9 g | 139% | |
| Total Sugars | 46.8 g | ||
| Protein | 61.8 g | 124% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 501 mg | 39% | |
| Iron | 18.4 mg | 102% | |
| Potassium | 5754 mg | 122% | |
*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.
