Tunisian Soup
This soup comes from Tunisia. It has couscous and a few vegetables.
The grains are cooked in butter. This gives the dish a rich taste and helps the flavor.
By Nadia Kovalenko
Posted October 19, 2026Share
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Description
This soup comes from Tunisia. It has couscous and a few vegetables.
The grains are cooked in butter. This gives the dish a rich taste and helps the flavor.
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Ingredients 14
2 tablespoons butter
1 onion, chopped
1 cup couscous
8 cups water
2 zucchini, chopped
1 potato, chopped
20 green beans, chopped
2 carrots, chopped
2 tablespoons tomato puree
0.5 teaspoon ground coriander
0.5 teaspoon red chile powder
0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
0.25 teaspoon salt
0.5 cup milk
Instructions
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1
Melt butter in a pot over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 5 minutes. Stir in the couscous and cook for 5 minutes until it is brown.
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2
Put in the water, zucchini, potato, green beans, carrots, tomato puree, coriander, chile powder, cumin, and salt. Bring it to a boil. Simmer for 20 minutes until the vegetables are soft. Stir in the milk.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
Amount Per Serving
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Calories 210 kcal
% Daily Value *
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Total Fat 5g
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Saturated Fat 3g
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Cholesterol 12mg
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Sodium 175mg
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Total Carbohydrate 36g
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Dietary Fiber 4g
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Protein 7g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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