Couscous Soup

       
          Couscous is a very common ingredient found in Mediterranean salads. I decided to try out a soup out of it. So here is a healthy one-pot meal of couscous soup which is full of flavour and is a wholesome treat.

           I prepared it in a curried form along with some coriander and mint leaves. The addition of stock gives a very unique taste. You can also use some maggi soup cubes. This nutritious soup when had with a dash of lime gives an extra zing to it.

• 1/2 cup couscous
• handful of coriander leaves, chopped
• handful of mint leaves, chopped
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2-3 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 tsp. ginger, chopped
• 1 tbsp. olive oil
• salt to taste
• pepper powder to taste
• 4 cups stock / water
• lime juice to taste

          Add 1/2 cup hot water to the couscous and let it stand covered for 15 minutes. Meanwhile heat oil in a pan and saute the onion, garlic and ginger till light brown in colour.

          Add the couscous, 4 cups stock, salt, pepper powder, coriander leaves and mint leaves. Pressure cook for 2-3 whistles.

          When cool, blend it to a puree. Just before serving, heat through and serve with a dash of lime.