Lentil Soup with Couscous


Lentils are a great source of protein.  Here is an exotic recipe to try.

Gather:
Purple:     red onion
Green:     celery
Yellow:    couscous, Casbah ® Lemon Spinach CousCous
White:     garlic
Red:        tomato
Brown:     lentils
Brown:     broth, Pacific Natural Foods ® Vegetable Broth

Cook:
Cook the lentils in a pot according to package directions.
Drain the liquid out, using a colander. 
Cook the couscous according to package directions.

Chop:
1 slice onion, 1 clove garlic and place in a large pan with 2T water.
1 stalk celery, 1 tomato and place in a small bowl.

Cook:
Cook in a large pan on medium heat:
Sauté onion and garlic for 2 minutes.
Pour in 1 C broth, 1 C water and lentils.  Cook for 3 minutes.
Turn off heat and add raw celery and tomato.
Serves 4.


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heal, 2011jan06, ID 2011sep03 13, recipes, meals, lentil soup with couscous, Casbah