Meatball & Tomato Soup - Mediterranean-inspired Soup

Ingredients

  • 1.5 tbsp Rapeseed (Canola) oil
    Alternative: Olive oil
  • 1 piece Onion (finely chopped)
  • 2 piece Red bell pepper (deseeded and sliced)
  • 1 clove Garlic (crushed)
  • 0.5 tsp chilli flakes
  • 800 g Chopped tomatoes (2 cans)
  • 100 g Giant couscous
  • 500 ml Vegetable stock cube (hot stock)
    Alternative: chicken stock cube
  • 12 piece Pork meatballs
    Alternative: plant-based mince
  • 150 g Baby spinach
  • 0.5 Basil (small bunch)
  • 0 Parmesan cheese (to serve, optional)
    Alternative: vegan mozzarella

Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a large pan. Fry the onion and peppers for 5 mins until softened.

  2. Stir in garlic and chilli flakes. Cook for 1 min more.

  3. Add chopped tomatoes, couscous, and hot vegetable stock. Bring to the boil.

  4. Add the meatballs, cover, and simmer for 10 mins until couscous and meatballs are cooked.

  5. Stir in spinach and basil until wilted. Serve hot, topped with grated parmesan if using.

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