Winter Country Soup

• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 package (14 ounces) smoked sausage, cut into 1/4-inch slices
• 1 large sweet red pepper, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 8 shallots, chopped
• 8 cups chopped fresh kale
• 3 cups frozen corn (about 15 ounces)
• 1 can (15-1/2 ounces) great northern beans, rinsed and drained
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 8 cups vegetable broth
• 3/4 cup uncooked orzo pasta

1. In a Dutch oven, heat butter over medium-high heat; saute sausage with pepper and shallots until browned.
2. Add kale; cook, covered, until kale is wilted, 2-3 minutes. Stir in all remaining ingredients except orzo; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 20 minutes.
3. Return to a boil. Stir in orzo. Cook until pasta is tender, 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

butter, sausage, sweet red pepper, shallots, fresh kale, frozen corn, great northern beans, cayenne pepper, pepper, vegetable broth, orzo pasta

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/winter-country-soup/ (may not work)