Pearl Pasta e Fagioli Soup
with Toasted Panko & Parmesan
Allergens: Wheat, Milk
Total: 35 min • Prep: 15 min

Ingredients
Veggie Stock Concentrate
2 units
Pearl Couscous
½ cup
Tomato Paste
1 unit
Carrot
6 ounce
Cannellini Beans
1 unit
Crushed Tomatoes
1 unit
Italian Seasoning
½ tablespoon
Parmesan Cheese
3 tablespoon
Panko Breadcrumbs
¼ cup
Chili Flakes
1 teaspoon
Garlic
3 clove
Scallions
2 units
Celery
2½ ounce
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Olive Oil
1 teaspoon (tsp)
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Salt
1 teaspoon (tsp)
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Cooking Oil
1 teaspoon (tsp)
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Black Pepper
1 teaspoon (tsp)
Cooking steps

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Wash and dry produce.
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Peel and mince garlic. Thinly slice scallions, separating whites from greens. Peel and dice carrots into ¼-inch pieces. Dice celery into ¼-inch pieces.
Ingredient Quantities
Carrot
6 ounce
Garlic
3 clove
Scallions
2 units
Celery
2½ ounce

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In a large pot, heat a drizzle of oil over medium-high heat. Add garlic and scallion whites; cook, stirring, until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Add carrots and celery; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, until softened, 2-3 minutes.
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Stir in tomato paste, crushed tomatoes, beans and their liquid, stock concentrates, half the Italian Seasoning (all for 4 servings), 2 cups water (4 cups for 4 servings), a pinch of chili flakes, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium. Cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, 6-8 minutes.
Ingredient Quantities
Tomato Paste
1 unit
Carrot
6 ounce
Crushed Tomatoes
1 unit
Italian Seasoning
½ tablespoon
Chili Flakes
1 teaspoon
Garlic
3 clove
Celery
2½ ounce
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Salt
1 teaspoon (tsp)

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Add couscous to soup; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until couscous is tender, 6-8 minutes.
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Meanwhile, in a medium pan, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium heat. Add panko and a pinch of salt and pepper; cook, stirring, until lightly browned, 3-5 minutes. TIP: Watch carefully to avoid burning.
Ingredient Quantities
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Olive Oil
1 teaspoon (tsp)
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Salt
1 teaspoon (tsp)

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Divide soup between bowls. Top with Parmesan, toasted panko, scallion greens, and a pinch of pepper to taste. Serve.