Italian Turkey Sausage and Orzo Soup
Turkey sausage and orzo in a basil and thyme flavored broth with a bit of lemon that is so comforting on these cold winter days. It's full of veggies too!!
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 lb Italian turkey sausage
- 1 whole yellow onion, small chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
- 4 carrots sliced
- 5 fresh basil leaves chopped or torn
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves only
- 2 ribs celery chopped
- 6 cups chicken broth low sodium
- 1/2 lemon juiced
- 3/4 cup orzo uncooked
- 2 cups kale chopped
To Serve
- shredded Parmesan cheese
- crusty bread
Instructions
- Heat olive oil over medium-high heat in a large pot. Add turkey sausage and cook until browned throughout, about 6-8 minutes.
- Add chopped onion, garlic, salt, and pepper. Stir frequently until onion has softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add carrots, fresh basil, thyme, celery, chicken broth and juice of 1/2 lemon. Bring pot to a simmer and cook 15-20 minutes. Increase heat to medium high and add orzo. Cook until al dente. Reduce heat.
- Stir in the chopped kale. Serve soup with shredded parmesan cheese and/or crusty bakery bread. Enjoy!