Italian Sausage and Orzo Soup with Kale

A hearty and comforting soup filled with Italian sausage, orzo pasta, and kale in a flavorful broth. Perfect for a chilly evening!

Prep Time

15 minutes

Total Time

45 minutes

Calories

450 kcal

Difficulty

Easy

Equipment

3 items

Cost

£1.88/serving

Season:

☀️ Summer•❄️ Winter

Meal Type:

Dinner•Soup

Cuisine:

Italian

Main Ingredient:

Pasta

Mood:

Comfort Food

Ingredients

Servings

1poundItalian sausage(sweet or hot, casings removed)

£4.50

2tablespoonsOlive oil

£0.30

1mediumYellow onion(diced)

£0.40

2mediumCarrots(diced)

£0.20

2stalksCelery stalks(diced)

£0.35

3clovesGarlic(minced)

£0.15

8cupsChicken broth(low sodium)

£1.20

114.5 ounce canCanned crushed tomatoes

£0.80

1cupOrzo pasta

£0.60

6cupsKale(chopped, stems removed)

£1.50

1teaspoonDried oregano

£0.10

1teaspoonDried basil

£0.10

0.3teaspoonRed pepper flakes(optional, for heat)

£0.05

to tasteSalt

to tasteBlack pepper

For servingParmesan cheese(grated)

£1.00

Total Cost

£11.25

£1.88 per serving

Instructions

1.
In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add Italian sausage and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned.
2.
Add onion, carrots, and celery to the pot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
3.
Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more, until fragrant.
4.
Pour in chicken broth and crushed tomatoes. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
5.
Stir in orzo pasta and cook according to package directions, about 8-10 minutes, or until pasta is tender.
6.
Add kale and cook until wilted, about 3-5 minutes.
7.
Stir in oregano, basil, and red pepper flakes (if using). Season with salt and pepper to taste.
8.
Serve hot, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (450g)

450 kcal / 1883 kJ

Carbs

32g

12% of RDA

Fat

25g

36% of RDA

Protein

25g

50% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

4 g

13% of RDA

Sugar

7 g

8% of RDA

Sodium

1200 mg

52% of RDA

Saturated Fat

9 g

45% of RDA

Chef's Tips

For a richer flavor, use bone-in Italian sausage.

Add a splash of lemon juice at the end for brightness.

You can substitute other greens like spinach or chard for the kale.

If the soup gets too thick, add a little more chicken broth.

Cooking Equipment

Large pot or Dutch oven

Cutting board

Knife

Wine Pairings

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Italian Sausage and Orzo Soup with Kale

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