Chorizo, Corn, and Orzo Soup
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.
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Cook's Notes:
You can use spicy Italian sausage in place of chorizo, and other mini pastas like stars, alphabet, or couscous instead of orzo.
Frozen corn kernels can be substituted for fresh, and you can use frozen spinach, too--just be sure it's thawed and drained well before adding it to the soup.
Using less spicy ingredients (like low-sodium broth or plain ground sausage) will work but you may need to kick up the seasoning a bit!