Pearl Pasta e Fagioli Soup

with Toasted Panko & Parmesan


Allergens: Wheat, Milk

Total: 35 min • Prep: 15 min

Servings:
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

  • Olive Oil

    1 teaspoon (tsp)

  • Salt

    1 teaspoon (tsp)

  • Cooking Oil

    1 teaspoon (tsp)

  • Black Pepper

    1 teaspoon (tsp)

Cooking steps
1
  • Wash and dry produce.

  • 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

2
  • 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.

  • 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

  • Salt

    1 teaspoon (tsp)

3
  • Add couscous to soup; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until couscous is tender, 6-8 minutes.

  • 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
  • Olive Oil

    1 teaspoon (tsp)

  • Salt

    1 teaspoon (tsp)

4
  • Divide soup between bowls. Top with Parmesan, toasted panko, scallion greens, and a pinch of pepper to taste. Serve.