1 | lb | Butternut Squash |
0.25 | lb | carrots |
1 | can | Garbanzo Beans |
2 | unit | onions |
0.5 | lb | potatoes |
0.5 | tsp | turmeric, ground |
1 | lb | vegetable broth |
1 | tbsp | vegetable oil |
1.5 | cup | whole-wheat couscous |
3 | unit | zucchini |
Cut carrots, potatoes, butternut squash, zucchini, and onions into bite size chunks good for soup. Put vegetable broth with garbonzo beans, carrots, potatoes, and onions in a large pot and bring to a simmer. Simmer for 30 minutes. Add the rest of the vegetables and simmer for another 15 minutes. Add salt and pepper (1 tsp of salt and .5 tsp of pepper per 6 servings) and add turmeric. Let simmer for another five minutes before taking off heat.
Make couscous according to box (pour boil water over it and cover with a plate for approx. 5 minutes). Season with salt and pepper to taste.
*If you're see you're running late on time, microwave the potatoes and butternut squash while letting the carrots simmer. For potatoes, poke with fork and put in microwave for 5 minutes. For butternut squash, chop into cubes and put in microwave with a small amount of water for 5 minutes.