Tomato And Couscous Soup

• 1 -2 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 large onion, finely diced
• 1 teaspoon cumin, ground
• 3 garlic cloves, crushed
• 2 (400 g) cans diced tomatoes
• 70 g tomato paste
• 4 cups vegetable stock or 4 cups chicken stock
• 1/3 cup instant couscous
• 1/2 bunch fresh coriander, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt (or to taste)
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper (or to taste)

1. Heat oil in a large saucepan. Add onion and cook over moderate heat until onion is softened (about 10 minutes).
2. Add the cumin and garlic, and saute for 1 minute.
3. Add tomatoes, tomato paste and stock. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer for about 15 minutes.
4. Add couscous and simmer for a further 5-10 minutes, or until couscous is tender.
5. Season with salt and pepper and serve garnished with fresh coriander (cilantro).

olive oil, onion, cumin, garlic, tomatoes, tomato paste, vegetable stock, instant couscous, fresh coriander, salt, fresh ground pepper

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/tomato-and-couscous-soup-348969 (may not work)