SPICY TOMATO SOUP WITH ORZO AND KALE

SPICY TOMATO SOUP WITH ORZO AND KALE image

Yield serves 4-6

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tbl olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, diced
3 medium carrots, peeled and diced
2 tsp cumin
generous pinch red pepper flakes
1 tsp dried oregano
kosher salt and pepper
15-oz can diced tomatoes, undrained
6 cups vegetable stock
1 bunch kale, stems removed and torn into bite size pieces
small bunch fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
1 cup orzo

Steps:

In heavy-bottomed stock pot or dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat. add onion, carrots, cumin, red pepper flakes and oregano. Saute until vegetables have softened and spices are fragrant, about 8 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Add tomatoes, tomato juice from can and stock. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 10 minutes to blend flavors. Add kale and most of the cilantro (set aside 2-3 tbl cilantro for garnish). simmer 15-20 minutes, until kale has softened and flavors have come together. while soup is simmering, cook orzo separately until al dente. When soup is ready, adjust salt and pepper to taste.Spoon hot soup into bowls. Add a scoop of orzo to each bowl. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve.