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Creamy Mushroom & Pearl Couscous Soup

A rich and creamy soup featuring pearl couscous and sautéed mushrooms, perfect for a comforting meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Soup Base
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for sautéing
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 8 ounces mushrooms sliced
  • 6 cups vegetable broth or chicken broth
  • 1 cup pearl couscous uncooked
  • 1 cup heavy cream for creaminess
  • 1 teaspoon thyme dried
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper to taste
Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese grated

Method
 

Prepare the Soup
  1. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add minced garlic and sliced mushrooms. Cook until mushrooms are browned, about 7 minutes.
  3. Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a simmer.
  4. Stir in the pearl couscous, thyme, salt, and pepper. Cook for 10-12 minutes, or until couscous is tender.
  5. Reduce heat to low and stir in the heavy cream. Allow to heat through for 5 minutes.
Serve
  1. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with chopped parsley and grated parmesan cheese.
  2. Serve warm and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 10gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gFiber: 3gSugar: 2g

Notes

For a vegetarian version, ensure the broth is vegetable-based. You can also add other vegetables like spinach or carrots for added nutrition.

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