Vegetarian Berkoukes Soup

Warm your soul with a hearty bowl of Vegetarian Berkoukes Soup, a Mediterranean-inspired dish that's both comforting and nutrient-packed. Featuring tender berkoukes, also known as large couscous, this soup is brimming with vibrant vegetables like carrots, zucchini, and celery, paired with protein-rich chickpeas. Enhanced with aromatic spices like cumin and coriander and simmered in a rich vegetable broth, this dish offers layers of earthy, savory flavor in every bite. A touch of fresh parsley and a squeeze of lemon elevate the dish, adding brightness to its wholesome simplicity. Ready in just an hour, it’s the perfect plant-based meal to nourish your body and please your taste buds. Perfect for cozy nights or meal prep, this vegetarian soup is sure to become a staple in your home.

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 200 g Berkoukes (large couscous)
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 large Onion, finely chopped
• 1 medium Carrot, diced
• 2 sticks Celery stalk, diced
• 1 medium Zucchini, diced
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 400 g Canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Ground coriander
• 1 liter Vegetable broth
• 1 Bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 Lemon, cut into wedges

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the berkoukes (large couscous) under cold water and set aside to drain.

Step 2

In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and sauté for about 5 minutes until they are soft and translucent.

Step 3

Add the diced carrot, celery, and zucchini to the pot. Stir well and cook for another 5 minutes.

Step 4

Add the minced garlic and chickpeas to the vegetables and stir occasionally, cooking for an additional 2 minutes.

Step 5

Mix in the tomato paste, cumin, and coriander, stirring to coat the vegetables and chickpeas evenly in the spices.

Step 6

Pour in the vegetable broth and add the bay leaf, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine all ingredients.

Step 7

Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 20 minutes.

Step 8

Add the rinsed berkoukes to the pot. Stir well and let the soup continue to simmer for another 15-20 minutes or until the berkoukes are tender and the soup has thickened.

Step 9

Remove the bay leaf from the soup before serving.

Step 10

Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with chopped fresh parsley. Serve with lemon wedges on the side for an added zing.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2501.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2100.9

Total Fat 49.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 6339.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 347.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 59.5g	0%
Total Sugars 54.3g
Protein 78.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 653.6mg	0%
Iron 21.1mg	0%
Potassium 5404.7mg	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: 20.8%

Protein: 14.6%

Carbs: 64.6%