Kale Soup With Orzo

Total Time: 50 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 35 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 bunch kale
• 1 cup orzo pasta
• 1 cup carrot, sliced
• 1 cup sweet onion, chopped
• 1 cup celery, sliced
• 2 roma tomatoes, cubed
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 3 sprigs thyme
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 tablespoons sweet basil, chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

Recipe

• 1 saute onion, celery and carrots with a small amount of oil over medium heat. cook until onions are slightly transparent.
• 2 remove main and axial ribs and cut kale into 1 inch strips. stir in coating entirely and saute until kale begins to relax.
• 3 add sugar and tomatoes and cook until all liquid is gone stirring constantly.
• 4 add vegetable broth and bay leaf and bring to a low boil.
• 5 add orzo and remaining spices and cook over medium low heat for 15 minutes.