Vegan Berkoukes Soup

Warm your soul with this vibrant and hearty Vegan Berkoukes Soup, a North African-inspired dish packed with nourishing ingredients and aromatic spices. Featuring tender pearl couscous (Berkoukes), protein-rich chickpeas, and a medley of fresh vegetables like zucchini, carrots, and celery, this plant-based soup is a satisfying meal in itself. Enhanced with the warm, earthy flavors of cumin, coriander, turmeric, and a hint of cinnamon, every spoonful is a comforting embrace. A splash of lemon juice and fresh parsley add the perfect finishing touch of brightness. Ready in just an hour, this robust and healthy vegan soup is ideal for cozy dinners, meal prep, or introducing your family to global flavors.

Nutriscore Rating: 82/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 carrots, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 400-gram can canned diced tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 0.5 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 6 cups vegetable broth
• 1 cup Berkoukes (pearl couscous)
• 1 400-gram can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1 zucchini, diced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.25 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice

Directions

Step 1

In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onions, diced carrots, and diced celery. Sauté for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender.

Step 2

Add the minced garlic, stirring for another minute until fragrant.

Step 3

Stir in the tomato paste and mix well with the vegetables. Add the canned diced tomatoes, ground cumin, ground coriander, ground turmeric, and ground cinnamon.

Step 4

Pour in the vegetable broth, and bring the mixture to a boil.

Step 5

Add the Berkoukes (pearl couscous) to the pot and stir well. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and let simmer for 10 minutes.

Step 6

Add the chickpeas and diced zucchini to the pot, stirring to combine. Season with salt and black pepper.

Step 7

Continue to simmer the soup, covered, for an additional 20 minutes or until the Berkoukes is cooked and the vegetables are tender.

Step 8

Check the seasoning and adjust if necessary. Stir in the chopped fresh parsley and lemon juice.

Step 9

Serve the soup hot, garnished with additional parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3308.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2676.9

Total Fat 67.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 11.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 10.4g
Cholesterol 8mg	0%
Sodium 8408.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 432.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 81.9g	0%
Total Sugars 83.5g
Protein 100.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 998.5mg	0%
Iron 32.8mg	0%
Potassium 7772.9mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 22.1%

Protein: 14.7%

Carbs: 63.2%