Italian Garden Veggie Soup

Ingredient List

Ingredient Quantity Units
Yellow Onion 1 Each
Garlic 1 Clove
Italian Seasoning 1 Tablespoon
Veggie Stock Concentrate
Garlic Powder 1/2 Teaspoon
Parmesan Cheese 1/4 Cup
Carrot 6 Each
Kale 4 Ounce
Crushed Tomatoes 14 Ounce
Israeli Couscous 2.5 Ounce
Demi-Baguette
Chili Flakes 1 Teaspoon
Olive Oil 2 Teaspoon
Butter 2 Tablespoon
Salt
Pepper

Cooking Time:
Total Time: 40-50 Minutes
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook time: 30 Minutes

Servings:
2

Instructions

Step 1: Prep
Wash and dry produce.
Halve, peel, and dice onion.
Trim, peel, and cut carrots into 1/4-inch-thick rounds.
Peel and mince or grate garlic.
Remove and discard any large stems from kale.

Step 2: Cook Onion & Carrots
Heat a large drizzle of olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
Add onion and carrots; season with salt and pepper.
Cook, stirring occasionally, until veggies are lightly browned and slightly softened, 4-6 minutes.

Step 3: Add Veggies
Stir Italian Seasoning and garlic into pot with veggies.
Cook until fragrant, 30 seconds.
Add crushed tomatoes, stock concentrates, 3 cups water.
Add a big pinch of salt.
Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.
Cook until carrots are just softened, 5-7 minutes.

Step 4: Add Couscous and Kale
Once carrots are just softened, stir in couscous and kale.
Cook until couscous is tender and kale is wilted, 8-10 minutes.
Taste and season generously with salt and pepper.

Step 5: Cook Bread
While soup cooks, halve baguette lengthwise.
Place 2 TBSP butter in a small microwave-safe bowl; microwave until just softened, 10-15 seconds.
Stir in the garlic powder and season with salt and pepper.
Toast baguette halves, then spread cut sides with garlic butter.
Halve each piece on a diagonal.

Step 6: Finish and Serve
Divide soup between bowls.
Sprinkle with Parmesan and a pinch of chili flakes to taste.
Serve with garlic bread on the side.

Categories: Soup , Vegetarian

Recipe inspired by:

Hello Fresh
https://www.hellofresh.com/recipes/italian-garden-veggie-soup-6182a1f9342bd71da7787775