VEGETARIAN POLKA DOT STEW

Vegetarian Polka Dot Stew image

"Here's a speedy and satisfying version of traditional minestrone soup. The fun polka-dot shapes of the couscous, baby carrots and black beans give this stew its name." -Teagan O'Toole, Boston, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

2 cups water
1 cup uncooked pearl (Israeli) couscous
2 medium carrots, sliced
1 plum tomato, chopped
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
2 cans (19 ounces each) ready-to-serve tomato soup
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil. Stir in the couscous, carrots, tomato, onion and garlic. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10-15 minutes or until tender and water is absorbed. Stir in the remaining ingredients; heat through. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 309 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 879mg sodium, Carbohydrate 60g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 10g fiber), Protein 14g protein.