Couscous + French Onion Soup

Easy French Onion Soup
1 T olive oil
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
3 c water
1 1/2 cubes Not Beef Bouillon
pepper to taste

heat oil in medium pot, then saute onion until translucent.
add water, bouillon, and pepper, heat until onions are soft and bouillon is dissolved.

Couscous
2/3 c dry couscous
1/4 c shelled pistachios
1/4 c dried cherries or golden raisins
1 cup plus 2 T french onion soup
1 T fresh dill, chopped

Take portion of soup from pot and pour into medium saute pan.
add pistachios and dried fruit, and bring to a brief boil.
add couscous and cover, remove from heat and let sit for 5 minutes.
Stir in dill before serving

Finish the soup with bread "grilled" in butter or bechamel, garnish with sprig of thyme.

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