CHORIZO, CORN, AND ORZO SOUP

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This recipe made itself one night when I was scouring my fridge and pantry for the makings of a quick meal. Experiment with the solid and liquid ingredients so you get the soupiness or stewiness to your liking. You can throw just about anything into the pot and it will be delicious! I'm not much for measuring, so use your best judgement with proportions and seasonings, and don't forget to taste along the way. Garnish with cilantro and sour cream or plain yogurt.

Provided by Steph Fisher

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Pork Soup Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 11

½ pound ground chorizo
1 onion, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
2 cups chicken broth, or to taste
¼ cup uncooked orzo pasta
2 tomatoes, chopped
½ cup fresh corn kernels
½ cup black beans, rinsed and drained
¼ cup fresh spinach, or to taste
1 dried red chile pepper, seeded and thinly sliced
salt to taste

Steps:

  • Heat a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook and stir sausage in the hot saucepan until it starts to release its fat, about 5 minutes. Add onion and cumin; cook until onion is soft, another 5 minutes. Drain and discard grease if there is a lot of fat in the pan, or pat dry with paper towels.
  • Add chicken broth to the saucepan; bring to a boil. Add orzo and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 9 minutes. Reduce heat to low and add tomatoes, corn, black beans, spinach, and chile pepper. Cook until heated through, about 5 minutes. Season with salt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 319.3 calories, Carbohydrate 23.2 g, Cholesterol 42.4 mg, Fat 18.3 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 16 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 1159.7 mg, Sugar 4.9 g

Isaac Ages
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This soup was a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved it. I'll be sure to use less chorizo next time.


Yzcha Blyte
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This soup is amazing! It's so flavorful and comforting. I love the smokiness from the chorizo and the sweetness from the corn. I'll definitely be making this again.


Davion Harris
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This soup is delicious and so easy to make. I'm always looking for new and easy soup recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. I'll be making this again and again.


James Hideatug
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I'm not a huge fan of chorizo, but I thought I'd give this soup a try. I'm glad I did! The chorizo flavor is not overpowering and the soup is really delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.


Abby Dawson
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This soup is a winner! It's flavorful, hearty, and easy to make. I love that it's made with simple ingredients that I always have on hand.


Simiso Ncube
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This soup was delicious and so easy to make. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Owas Osayande
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I love this soup! It's so easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. I usually add a little extra chorizo and corn, and sometimes I'll even throw in some chopped spinach or kale.


Chiamaka UcheGod
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This was a great recipe! I made it exactly as written and it turned out perfect. The soup was flavorful and comforting, and it was a hit with my family.


Abubakar Ndakata
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This soup is amazing! The flavors are so complex and delicious. I especially love the smokiness from the chorizo and the sweetness from the corn. It's also really easy to make, which is a bonus.


Gcleff 123
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This soup is a delicious and easy weeknight meal. The chorizo adds a nice smoky flavor and the corn and orzo give it a hearty texture. I also added some chopped bell pepper and zucchini to the soup to make it even more colorful and flavorful.