Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 large leeks, white and pale green parts only, thinly sliced into half moons
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 stalk celery, finely chopped
  • 1 small bunch asparagus, trimmed and chopped into ½-inch pieces (about 1¾ cups)
  • 1½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 (15.5-ounce) can white beans (such as Great Northern, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup finely chopped kale
  • 6 cups vegetable stock
  • ½ cup dried orzo pasta

Instruction

  • In a heavy bottomed pot over medium-high heat, warm olive oil. Add leeks, garlic, and celery, and cook, stirring frequently for 4 minutes, or until leeks are tender. Add asparagus, salt, and pepper, and cook an additional 3 minutes. Add beans, kale, vegetable stock, and orzo and stir to combine. 
  • Raise heat and bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, uncovered for 15 minutes, or until orzo is cooked through and vegetables are tender. Serve immediately.