Get three of your 5-a-day in one serving with this healthy, low-calorie tomato soup. The addition of meatballs and giant couscous means it’s filling, too
Prep:5 mins
Serves 4
1½ tbsp rapeseed oil1 onion, finely chopped2 red peppers, deseeded and sliced1 garlic clove, crushed½ tsp chilli flakes2 x 400g cans chopped tomatoes100g giant couscous500ml hot vegetable stock12 pork meatballs150g baby spinach½ small bunch of basilgrated parmesan, to serve (optional)
STEP 1Heat the oil in a saucepan. Fry the onion and peppers for 7 mins, then stir through the garlic and chilli flakes and cook for 1 min. Add the tomatoes, giant couscous and veg stock and bring to a simmer.STEP 2Season to taste, then add the meatballs and spinach. Simmer for 5-7 mins or until cooked through. Ladle into bowls and top with the basil and some parmesan, if you like.
