"In a little Italian restaurant in Santa Cruz, my husband and I had an amazing soup with orzo. I tweaked it at home to make it healthier but kept the warm, comforting flavor. —Barbara Spitzer, Lodi, California..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 package (19-1/2 ounces) Italian turkey sausage links, casings removed
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2 shallots, finely chopped
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3 garlic cloves, minced
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1 carton (32 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
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3/4 cup uncooked whole wheat orzo pasta
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1/4 teaspoon pepper
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10 cups coarsely chopped escarole or spinach
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1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh Italian parsley