Lentil and Turmeric Pearl Couscous Soup Recipe

This soothing pearl couscous soup is as comforting as a classic bowl of chicken soup. Loaded with vegetables, spices like turmeric, and hearty lentils, this filling dish is savory and satisfying.

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Serves
4
Total Time
55
Prep Time
15
Cook Time
40

Ingredients

  • null 1 cup RiceSelect® Pearl Couscous with Turmeric
  • null ¼ cup olive oil, divided
  • null 1 onion, diced
  • null 2 carrots, diced
  • null 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • null 2 tsp cumin seeds
  • null 1 tsp ground coriander
  • null ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
  • null 4 cups sodium-reduced chicken broth
  • null 1 cup water
  • null 1 cup dried red lentils, rinsed
  • null 2 Tbsp tomato paste
  • null 2 bay leaves
  • null ¾ tsp salt
  • null ¾ tsp pepper
  • null ⅓ cup fresh parsley, finely chopped and divided
  • null 1 tsp lemon zest
  • null 3 Tbsp lemon juice
  • null ½ cup Greek yogurt

Instructions

  1. Prepare pearl couscous according to package directions.
  2. Heat 2 tbsp oil in large saucepan set over medium heat; cook onions, carrots, garlic, cumin seeds, coriander and cayenne for 3 to 5 minutes or until softened.
  3. Stir in broth, 1 cup water, lentils, tomato paste, bay leaves, salt and pepper; bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer for 20 to 30 minutes or until lentils are very tender. Reserve 1/2 cup couscous; stir in remaining couscous. Simmer for 5 minutes.
  4. Stir in 1/4 cup parsley, lemon zest and lemon juice. Divide soup among 4 bowls. Top with dollop of yogurt, reserved couscous, parsley and drizzle of olive oil.