Simply Souperlicious – Vegan Italian Wedding Soup*

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 3 medium carrots diced
• 1 medium shallot diced
• 2 stalks of celery diced
• 2 cloves garlic
• 2 medium potatoes cubed
• 3 liters vegetable broth
• 1 small leek chopped
• 1 cup dry orzo, or 1 cup cooked couscous
• 6 oz fresh spinach finely chopped
• 1 tbs balsamic vinegar
• 1/4 tsp paprika
• 1/8 tsp nutmeg
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 spring thyme
• 1 splash lemon juice
• Finely shredded Parmesan , for serving (a vegan option)
• 2 Beyond Meat Burger patties
• 1/2 cup bread crumbs
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1/2 tsp minced fresh oregano
• 1/2 cup finely shredded Parmesan (a vegan option)
• 1 large egg (optional)
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper