Description
A comforting and flavorful soup that combines Italian sausage, orzo pasta, and spinach in a creamy broth. This Marry Me Sausage Orzo Soup is a hearty and satisfying dish perfect for chilly days.
Ingredients
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For the Soup:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound Italian sausage, casings removed
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup orzo pasta, uncooked
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups baby spinach, roughly chopped
- Fresh basil, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil: In a large pot over medium heat, cook the Italian sausage until browned.
- Add onion and spices: Sauté diced onion until softened. Add garlic, oregano, basil, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
- Simmer with orzo: Stir in sun-dried tomatoes and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then add orzo and simmer until tender.
- Finish the soup: Reduce heat, stir in cream and Parmesan. Add spinach and let wilt. Adjust seasonings and serve hot, garnished with basil.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- You can substitute kale for spinach or add mushrooms for extra flavor and texture.
- Adjust red pepper flakes to control the level of spiciness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ½ cups
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
