Creamy Cacio e Pepe Soup: A Comforting Chickpea and Kale Delight

This recipe for Cacio e Pepe Chickpea, Orzo and Kale Soup is a flavorful and hearty dish that combines the classic flavors of cacio e pepe with kale, chickpeas, and orzo pasta. The soup is made with pecorino Romano cheese, black pepper, butter, and starchy pasta cooking water, creating a cheesy and comforting broth. It can be easily customized with substitutions such as parmesan cheese, Swiss chard or spinach, cannellini beans, or ditalini pasta. The recipe is adapted from the cookbook "Comfort & Joy" by Ravinder Bhogal.