Tuscan Kale Soup
This hearty vegetable orzo soup is packed with kale, beans, and fire-roasted tomatoes, making it a comforting and flavorful meal. It’s easy to throw together, and perfect for cozy nights or when you want something nourishing but light! Plus, it reheats beautifully.
- Prep time
- 15 min
- Cook time
- 25 min
- Yield
- 6 servings
- Difficulty
- HARD
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium carrot (diced)
- 1 medium yellow onion (chopped)
- 2 celery stalks (chopped)
- 5 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 15-oz can cannellini beans (drained and rinsed)
- 2 14.5-oz can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
- 1/2 Tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 Tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 Tsp oregano
- 1/4 Tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 1/2 Tsp kosher salt (to taste)
- 1/2 Tsp cracked black pepper
- 8-10 C vegetable stock (to taste)
- 1/2 Lb orzo pasta
- 1 Lb baby kale (chopped)
Instructions
- 1
Heat a large Dutch oven over medium heat and add the olive oil. Once the oil is shimmering, toss in the diced carrots, chopped onion, and celery. Sprinkle a pinch of kosher salt over everything to start layering in the flavor. Sauté the veggies for about 5-7 minutes until they begin to soften.
- 2
Stir in the minced garlic, cannellini beans, fire-roasted tomatoes, dried thyme, Italian seasoning, oregano, red pepper flakes, kosher salt, and black pepper. Once the seasonings are evenly distributed, pour in 8 cups of vegetable stock. Give everything a good stir, then bring the soup to a gentle boil.
- 3
When the broth is bubbling, stir in the orzo pasta. Cover the pot and let it cook for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent the pasta from sticking to the bottom. You want the orzo to be al dente.
- 4
Once the orzo is ready, start adding the chopped kale in batches. Stir after each addition, letting the kale wilt into the soup. After all the kale is in, taste the soup and adjust the seasonings if needed.
- 5
Let the soup simmer for another 2 minutes to bring everything together, then remove from heat. Serve hot and enjoy!