Curried Couscous, Spinach, and Roasted Tomato Soup

Vegetarian
Health score
22%
Curried Couscous, Spinach, and Roasted Tomato Soup
45 min.
4
234kcal

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Warm up your kitchen and delight your taste buds with this vibrant Curried Couscous, Spinach, and Roasted Tomato Soup! This delightful dish masterfully combines the rich flavors of curry powder with the freshness of baby spinach and the sweetness of roasted plum tomatoes. It’s not just a soup; it's an experience that brings comfort and joy in every spoonful.

Imagine the aroma of sautéed onions mingling with garlic, followed by the warm spices of curry wafting through your home. This vegetarian recipe, perfectly designed for anyone looking to enjoy a nutritious meal, can be ready in just 45 minutes. Packed with nutrients and flavor, this soup offers a delightful caloric profile, making it a perfect starter, snack, or even a light main course for lunch or dinner.

Its unique combination of toasted Israeli couscous adds a pleasant texture, while the rich turkey stock—easily substituted with vegetable stock for a completely plant-based option—elevates the flavor profile to new heights. Plus, the addition of fresh, vibrant spinach not only enhances the health benefits but also adds a burst of color to your bowl! Gather your ingredients, and let’s create a gorgeous, hearty soup that’s sure to impress your family and friends!

Ingredients

  • ounce baby spinach fresh
  • teaspoon butter 
  • 1.5 teaspoons curry powder 
  •  garlic clove minced
  • 0.5 cup israeli couscous uncooked toasted
  • teaspoon olive oil 
  • cup onion finely chopped
  •  plum tomatoes cut into 8 wedges ( 3/4 pound)
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • 4.5 cups rich turkey stock 

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • aluminum foil

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 45
  2. Combine tomato wedges and oil on a baking sheet lined with foil, tossing well to coat.
  3. Bake at 450 for 15 minutes or until tender and lightly browned.
  4. Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium-high heat.
  5. Add onion, and saut 3 minutes.
  6. Add couscous, curry, salt, and garlic; saut for 3 minutes.
  7. Add tomato wedges and stock, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 7 minutes or until the couscous is almost tender. Stir in spinach, and cook for 2 minutes or just until spinach wilts.

Nutrition Facts

Calories234kcal
Protein19.94%
Fat22%
Carbs58.06%

Properties

Glycemic Index
61.75
Glycemic Load
11.8
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
21.960869376102%

Flavonoids

Naringenin
0.42mg
Luteolin
0.32mg
Isorhamnetin
2mg
Kaempferol
3.03mg
Myricetin
0.25mg
Quercetin
10.18mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:234.49kcal
11.72%
Fat:5.78g
8.89%
Saturated Fat:1.74g
10.86%
Carbohydrates:34.32g
11.44%
Net Carbohydrates:30.63g
11.14%
Sugar:7.74g
8.6%
Cholesterol:10.67mg
3.56%
Sodium:574.96mg
25%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:11.79g
23.58%
Vitamin K:212.43µg
202.32%
Vitamin A:4551.45IU
91.03%
Manganese:0.72mg
35.78%
Folate:118.2µg
29.55%
Vitamin C:24.26mg
29.4%
Vitamin B3:5.71mg
28.53%
Potassium:772.5mg
22.07%
Vitamin B2:0.35mg
20.54%
Vitamin B6:0.38mg
19.22%
Magnesium:66.59mg
16.65%
Phosphorus:159.58mg
15.96%
Copper:0.31mg
15.62%
Fiber:3.69g
14.77%
Vitamin B1:0.21mg
13.73%
Iron:2.44mg
13.53%
Vitamin E:1.62mg
10.83%
Selenium:6.73µg
9.61%
Calcium:75.96mg
7.6%
Zinc:0.99mg
6.6%
Vitamin B5:0.4mg
4.04%
Source:My Recipes