Maltese Soup Kusksu Recipes

Steps:

• 1. Saute the celery, onion, and garlic in oil until softened in the bottom of a Dutch oven.
• 2. Add the bay leaf, zucchini, bell pepper, pumpkin/butternut squash, broth, diced tomatoes with liquid, tomato sauce and seasonings.
• 3. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for ten minutes.
• 4. Stir in the couscous and chickpeas and cook for ten minutes more, stirring occasionally, until the couscous is tender.
• 5. Stir in the parsley before serving and serve topped with a generous pinch of Parmesan cheese.

Steps:

• 1. Heat oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onions and cook until tender.
• 2. Stir in the garlic and tomato paste.
• 3. Add the chicken stock, bay leaves and salt and pepper.
• 4. Add potato, carrot, and beans, stir and bring to a boil.
• 5. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
• 6. Stir in couscous and simmer for 15 minutes. (20 if using fava beans).
• 7. Stir in the ricotta cheese and simmer until heated.
• 8. Serve garnished with chopped parsley.