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Cabbage Sausage Orzo Soup
This cozy sausage orzo soup is a quick 30-minute, one-pot meal with Italian sausage, tender cabbage, orzo, kale, Parmesan, and a bright splash of lemon.
👥 6 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 35 min⏳ Prep: 5 min🔥 Cook: 30 min👤 Ali📖 gimmesomeoven
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●pot
- ●wooden spoon
- ●bowl
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Brown the sausage. Heat olive oil in a large stockpot over medium-high heat. Add the Italian sausage and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 6–⏱️ 7 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the sausage to a plate and leave any drippings in the pot.
olive oil1 tablespoon(2 ounces) finely-chopped kale (ribs removed)3 cupsground Italian sausage (mild or spicy)1 pound
2
Sauté aromatics. Add the onion to the pot, season lightly with salt and pepper, and sauté for 4–⏱️ 5 minutes until softened. Stir in the garlic, crushed red pepper flakes, and tomato paste and cook for 1–⏱️ 2 minutes more, stirring often, until fragrant and slightly caramelized.
3
Add cabbage. Stir in the coleslaw mix and cook for 3–⏱️ 4 minutes, tossing occasionally, until the cabbage begins to wilt.
4
Simmer. Pour in the chicken stock and return the sausage to the pot. Stir to combine, then bring the soup to a simmer.
chicken stock6 cups(2 ounces) finely-chopped kale (ribs removed)3 cups
5
Cook the orzo. Add the orzo and cook, stirring occasionally, for 8–⏱️ 10 minutes or until the pasta is just al dente.
6
Add kale. Stir in the kale during the last 3–⏱️ 4 minutes of cooking, until it wilts and turns tender.
7
Finish. Remove the pot from the heat. Stir in the Parmesan until melted, then add the lemon juice and zest. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, and lemon juice if needed.
8
Serve. Ladle the soup into bowls, sprinkle with extra Parmesan, and enjoy!
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