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Authentic Marak Couscous (Couscous Soup)

This will add spice to your life
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour

Servings

4 Servings

Ingredients

  • 2 cups semolina flour
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 6-10 tablespoons water
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 6 medium carrots chopped
  • 6 celery sticks chopped
  • 6 cloves garlic
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • 1 tablespoon  Jamie Geller Baharat
  • 1 tablespoon  Jamie Geller Hawaij
  • ½ a butternut squash chopped
  • 2 large zucchinis chopped
  • 3 large tomatoes chopped
  • 2 cans of chickpeas without the liquid
  • 3 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 cups water
  • Parsley for topping

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, mix the semolina flour, olive oil and salt. Use your fingers to incorporate the ingredients together.
  • Gradually add 1 tbsp of water at a time, using your fingers to make sure it is mixed well. The dough should become grainy rather than mushy. You will probably need between 6-10 tbsp but don't add too much at once to keep the grainy consistency.
  • To make the couscous right away you bring a pot of water to a boil and place it in a fine mesh strainer or steamer on top of the boiling water (making sure it doesn't touch any of the water) and steam for 7-12 mins until consistency is smooth. Another option is to allow the couscous to steam over the vegetable soup below (which will incorporate its flavor into the couscous).
  • In a large pot, add olive oil, onion, carrots, celery and garlic. Mix well and let it fry several minutes. 
  • Add the tomato paste, Jamie Geller Baharat and Jamie Geller Hawaij. Mix well and allow to fry another few minutes.
  • Add the butternut squash, zucchini, tomatoes and chickpeas. Mix Well.
  • Add the vegetable broth and the water. Bring to a boil. Simmer for approx. 30 mins (until the veggies are soft).
  • Serve over the couscous and sprinkle parsley on top. So much flavor!