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Creamy Butternut Squash Orzo with Kale

A cozy one-pot fall dinner featuring creamy butternut squash sauce, tender orzo, and hearty kale.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian-inspired
Calories: 380
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1 cup orzo
  • 2 cups butternut squash cubed
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 cups vegetable broth
  • 0.5 cup cream
  • 2 cups kale chopped
  • 0.5 cup parmesan grated

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Blender or immersion blender
  • Wooden spoon
  • Knife

Method
 

  1. Cook onion and garlic in oil.
  2. Add squash and broth, simmer until tender.
  3. Blend until smooth.
  4. Add orzo and cook until tender.
  5. Stir in cream, kale, and parmesan, then serve.

Notes

Add extra broth when reheating to restore creaminess.