Sausage Orzo Soup (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1 cup orzo pasta, uncooked.
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2 large handfuls of baby spinach or kale.
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1/2 teaspoon of red pepper flakes, crushed.
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6 garlic cloves, minced or smashed.
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1 tablespoon of Italian herbs blend.
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1 medium white onion, diced after peeling.
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8 cups of chicken, vegetable, or beef broth.
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Optional extras: freshly-grated Parmesan, parsley, or basil (chopped).
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1 (15-ounce) can of diced tomatoes, fire-roasted.
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Fine sea salt plus freshly-cracked black pepper, to taste.
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1 celery stick, chopped into small pieces.
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1 pound of ground Italian sausage, spicy or mild.
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2 medium carrots, diced into cubes.
# Instructions:
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Break sausage into bits while browning it. Remove and leave a spoonful of grease in the pan.
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Cook the onion, celery, and carrots for 6 or 7 minutes. Mix in garlic and red pepper flakes. Cook it all a couple more minutes.
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Combine seasonings, tomatoes, broth, and sausage. Bring everything to a gentle boil.
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Mix orzo into the soup. Cover and simmer while stirring off and on until tender.
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Stir in spinach or kale. Add salt and pepper to your liking.
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Finish with a sprinkle of Parmesan or fresh herbs on top if you'd like.
# Notes:
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Orzo soaks up broth if left sitting, so add more as needed.
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Feel free to pick spicy or mild sausage based on your taste.
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Any kind of stock works great here.