Description
This Marry Me Sausage Orzo Soup is a comforting and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cozy night in. The combination of Italian sausage, orzo pasta, and spinach in a creamy broth creates a hearty and satisfying soup that will warm you up from the inside out.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound Italian sausage (mild or spicy, casings removed)
- 1 small yellow onion (diced)
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes (drained and chopped)
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups fresh spinach (chopped)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the sausage and cook until browned and crumbled, about 6–7 minutes. Remove excess grease if necessary.
- Add the diced onion and cook for 3–4 minutes until softened. Stir in the garlic, Italian seasoning, crushed red pepper flakes, tomato paste, and sun-dried tomatoes. Cook for 2–3 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Stir in the orzo and reduce heat to a simmer. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the orzo is tender.
- Lower the heat and stir in the heavy cream and chopped spinach. Simmer for 2–3 more minutes until the spinach is wilted.
- Stir in the Parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil if desired.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- This soup thickens as it sits, so add a splash of broth or water to leftovers when reheating.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
