Italian Wedding Soup
Impossible™ Italian Protein, garlic toasts
Did you know “wedding soup” is a mistranslation of “minestra maritata,” which refers to the marriage of meat and veggies in the broth? Still, we think this soup is worthy of a celebration—especially when made completely plant-based with Impossible™ Italian protein.
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INGREDIENTS
- 8 oz Impossible™ Italian Protein
- 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 yellow onion, peeled and diced
- 2 carrots, peeled and diced
- 3 garlic cloves, peeled and minced (divided)
- 1 cup couscous, half reserved for your own use
- 2 tsp vegetable broth concentrate
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning blend
- 1/4 cup Marsala cooking wine
- 2 oz teen spinach
- 2 ciabatta bread, cut in half
- 1 tbsp vegan parmesan
- 3 tbsp olive oil (from your kitchen)
- Salt (from your kitchen)
- Pepper (from your kitchen)
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INSTRUCTIONS
In medium bowl, stir together Italian protein and breadcrumbs, then form into 1 tbsp-size balls. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in large pot over medium heat. Add meatballs, cover, and cook, undisturbed, until browned, 5 to 8 minutes. Transfer meatballs to plate and set aside.
Add onion, carrot, just half the garlic, and a pinch of pepper to same pot over medium heat and cook until softened, 4 to 7 minutes. Stir in just ½ cup couscous and toast until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add 5 cups water, broth concentrate, Italian seasoning, and ½ tsp salt. Bring to a boil and cook until couscous and vegetables are tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Return meatballs to soup, stir in spinach and Marsala wine, and cook until spinach is wilted, 2 to 4 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Set oven to broil on low. Brush cut sides of ciabatta with 1 tbsp olive oil and top with remaining garlic and a pinch of salt. Toast directly on oven rack, oiled sides up, until browned, 2 to 3 minutes.
Divide soup between bowls and sprinkle with parmesan. Serve with garlic toasts. Buon appetito!
For 4-serving meal, double all ingredients except water in step 2; use just 8 cups water. You may need to cook in batches, in larger cooking vessels, or for longer cook times. Follow visual cues in 2-serving recipe.
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