Description
A comforting one-pot Italian soup featuring savory crumbled sausage, tender orzo pasta, and nutrient-rich kale in a bright, lemon-kissed broth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Italian sausage (mild or hot), removed from casings
- 1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
- 3 cups Lacinato kale, chopped and stemmed
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Grated Parmesan cheese for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the crumbled Italian sausage and brown until caramelized and cooked through.
- Add the diced onion and carrots to the pot. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until the onions are translucent.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Stir in the uncooked orzo and simmer for 8-10 minutes, or until the pasta is tender.
- Fold in the chopped kale and stir until wilted (about 2 minutes).
- Remove from heat and stir in the fresh lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot, topped with grated Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian