Description
A hearty and comforting one-pot soup featuring spicy Italian sausage, tender orzo pasta, and nutrient-rich kale in a savory tomato-chicken broth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
- 1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
- 4 cups chopped kale, stems removed
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add sausage and brown until cooked through, breaking into crumbles.
- Add diced carrots, celery, and onion to the pot. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and diced tomatoes. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Stir in the orzo pasta and simmer for 8-10 minutes until the pasta is tender.
- Fold in the chopped kale and cook for 2 minutes until wilted. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot, garnished with Parmesan cheese.