COUSCOUS MEATBALL SOUP

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This soup will warm you up and takes just 25 minutes of prep time, making it a perfect weeknight meal. —Jonathan Pace, San Francisco, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 1h5m

Yield 10 servings (2-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
2 teaspoons dried basil
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 large onion, finely chopped
2 teaspoons canola oil
1 bunch collard greens, chopped (8 cups)
1 bunch kale, chopped (8 cups)
2 cartons (32 ounces each) vegetable stock
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 package (8.8 ounces) pearl (Israeli) couscous

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine the beef, basil, oregano and salt. Shape into 1/2-in. balls. In a large skillet coated with cooking spray, brown meatballs; drain. Remove meatballs and set aside., In the same skillet, brown onion in oil. Add greens and kale; cook 6-7 minutes longer or until wilted., In a Dutch oven, combine the greens mixture, meatballs, stock, vinegar, pepper flakes and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Return to a boil. Stir in couscous. Reduce heat; cover and simmer, stirring once, until couscous is tender, 10-15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 202 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 583mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 13g protein. Diabetic Exchanges