Meatballs

• 1 lb ground beef or lamb
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1/4 cup breadcrumbs or 1 egg (for binding)
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1/4 tsp turmeric
• 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
• Salt and pepper to taste

Soup Base & Vegetables

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 medium tomatoes, chopped
• 2 medium carrots, chopped
• 1 medium zucchini, chopped
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1/4 tsp turmeric
• 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
• 6 cups chicken or vegetable broth
• Salt and pepper to taste

Couscous & Finishing

• 1/2 cup fine or medium-grain couscous
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• Juice of 1 lemon

Optional Garnishes

• Extra virgin olive oil (for drizzling)
• Toasted almonds (for crunch)
• Additional chopped fresh herbs