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Kusksu (Kiksu)

Kusksu is a traditional Maltese soup that I grew up with in Malta. In our family, we often call it Kiksu, which always makes people smile because it is our own family name for it. This hearty Maltese soup is made with vegetables, broad beans, ricotta, eggs and couscous, then simmered into a warm and comforting meal.
This is one of those Maltese family recipes that feels simple, but brings back a lot of memories. It is filling enough to serve as a main meal, especially on a colder day, but in our home we enjoy soups like this all year round.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Course Main Course, Soup
Cuisine Maltese, Mediterranean
Servings 6
Calories 358 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 5 medium eggs
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 120 g yellow onion diced
  • Salt & pepper
  • 500 g ricotta
  • 2 litres chicken stock
  • 200 g broad bean
  • 600 g cauliflower roughly chopped
  • 150 g potatoes chopped
  • 400 g tomato sauce
  • 40 g pearl couscous
  • 350 g courgette chopped

Instructions
 

  • TIP! Normally this recipe is prepared also with "ġbejniet" which is a Maltese Cheese. Unfortunately I couldn't get my hands on these deliciousness but if you manage to, then add them the same time that you add the ricotta. You won't be dissapointed!
    On with the recipe...
  • Heat the oil in a saucepan. Add the onion to the pan & season it with some salt & pepper. Cook it for 4 minutes over high heat, stirring consistently.
  • Add the courgette, cauliflower, potatoes & broad beans to the pan. Cook them for 8 minutes over medium to high heat, stirring occasionally.
  • Add the chicken stock & tomato sauce to the pan & bring to a boil. Simmer for 45 minutes.
  • Add the ricotta slowly to the pan by adding 1 spoonful at a time. Cook for 20 minutes on low heat, covered to let the ricotta cook for a bit, without stirring!
  • Add the eggs one by one slowly & add the couscous as well. Cook for 10 minutes.
  • Turn the heat off & leave it covered for a few minutes more before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 358kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 22gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 179mgSodium: 511mgPotassium: 1045mgFiber: 7gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 974IUVitamin C: 70mgCalcium: 253mgIron: 3mg
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