Moroccan Meatball and Couscous Soup

Name: Moroccan Meatball and Couscous Soup
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 lb Ground Beef (I used 93% Lean Ground Beef; can substitue ground meat of your choice); 2 tbsp Harissa; 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley (finely chopped); 1/4 Yellow Onion (finely chopped); Seasoning Mixture (see below); 1 tsp Cumin; 1 tsp Coriander; 1 tsp Paprika; 1/2 tsp Chili Powder; 1/2 tsp Turmeric; 1/4 tsp Cinnamon; 1/4 tsp Ground Ginger; 1/4 tsp Ground Cloves; 1 tsp Salt; 1 tbsp Olive Oil; 3/4 Yellow Onion (chopped); 4 cloves Garlic (minced); 1 tbsp Harissa Paste (optional; to taste); 6 cups Chicken Broth; 1 cup Pearl Couscous; 1 Lime; Salt & Pepper (to taste); Fresh Parsley and Mint (roughly chopped to serve)

9 steps

Prep:20minCook:30min

This soup is loaded with flavorful meatballs and couscous. It's a little spicy and very herbaceous.

Updated at: Thu, 09 Feb 2023 20:53:10 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

Moderate

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories534 kcal (27%)

Total Fat27.6 g (39%)

Carbs42 g (16%)

Sugars3.5 g (4%)

Protein28.3 g (57%)

Sodium2418.3 mg (121%)

Fiber5.9 g (21%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 425 degrees.

Seasoning Mixture

Step 2

Combine all seasonings in a bowl. Set aside.

Meatballs

Step 3

Combine ground beef, harissa paste, seasoning mixture, fresh parsley, and 1/4 of a yellow onion. Use hands to combine well.

Step 4

Form into meatballs. This makes about 32 meatballs.

Step 5

Place meatballs on a lightly-oiled baking sheet and bake for about 10 minutes.

Soup

Step 6

Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a Dutch oven or large pot over medium heat. Add 3/4 of a yellow onion. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add garlic and cook another 2 minutes. Optionally, add harissa paste, stir to combine, and cook 2 more minutes.

Step 7

Pour in chicken broth and add baked meatballs. Bring to a boil and add pearl couscous. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Step 8

Cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the couscous is cooked. Squeeze in the juice of 1 lime. Season to tate with salt and pepper.

Step 9

Divide among bowls and serve with fresh chopped parsley and mint.

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