Berkoukech soup

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Photo: epicuriantime.com

Prep Time:
20 minutes
Cooking Time:
90 minutes
Servings:
6

The name of this soup refers to a specific type of couscous called berkoukes. Israeli or pearl couscous are good substitutes. Berkoukes soup is found in North Africa and in the Middle East.

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Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
    1 large onion, chopped
    1/2 lb boneless chicken, beef or lamb, trimmed of excess fat and cut into 1-inch pieces
    2 medium tomatoes, chopped
    1 tsp tomato paste
    1 tsp paprika
    1/2 tsp ground coriander
    1/2 tsp ground ginger
    3 cloves garlic, minced
    2 carrots, diced
    2 celery stalks, diced
    1 can chickpeas, drained
    2 small zucchini, diced
    2/3 cup uncooked Israeli couscous
    Salt and pepper, to taste
    Chopped cilantro, to serve

Directions

1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat. Add onions and sauté until translucent. Add meat, tomatoes, tomato paste, paprika, coriander, ginger and garlic. Season with salt and pepper and cook for 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until meat is lightly browned.

2. Add carrots and celery. Add 5 cups of water. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and cook, covered, for about one hour, until meat is cooked and beginning to become tender.

3. Add the chickpeas and zucchini. Cook for 20 minutes more, until zucchini is softened.

4. If you plan to serve the soup right away, add the couscous directly to the pot and cook according to package directions. If you prepare the soup ahead of time, save this step until just before serving, as the couscous will continue to absorb liquid.

5. Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve.

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