3 C's Soup #4 (Celery, Canadian Bacon, Couscous)

• 8 stalks fresh celery, finely chopped with leaves
• 8 -12 slices Canadian bacon, cut in thin strips
• 2 quarts water
• 34 cup dry couscous
• 2 cups water
• 2 tablespoons margarine
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 (12 ounce) can green beans, drained cut in small pieces
• 1 tablespoon cilantro
• 1 tablespoon italian seasoning

1. In medium microwaveable bowl add two cups of water, couscous and cover.
2. Heat at 50% power for about 10 minutes.
3. Check.
4. Make sure all water is absorbed, set aside.
5. Heat in large stockpot, 2 quarts of water.
6. Add celery and margarine and salt.
7. Cook about 15 minutes on simmer.
8. Add cilantro and italian seasoning.
9. Add bacon and green beans.
10. Simmer about 10 minutes.Add couscous.
11. Stir and blend into the soup.
12. Serve.
13. Note: Feel free to add a can of stewed tomatoes, any flavor to this soup.
14. It is good with it but children sometimes like just plain tomato soup without the chunks.

celery, bacon, water, couscous, water, margarine, salt, green beans, cilantro, italian seasoning

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/3-cs-soup-4-celery-canadian-bacon-couscous-169975 (may not work)