Description
This Marry Me Sausage Orzo Soup is a comforting and hearty dish perfect for a cozy night in. With Italian sausage, orzo pasta, and a creamy broth, this soup is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound Italian sausage (mild or spicy, casings removed)
- 1 small yellow onion (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Additional Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes (chopped)
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 3/4 cup uncooked orzo
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups baby spinach
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil or parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil: In a large soup pot over medium heat, heat the olive oil.
- Cook sausage: Add the sausage and cook until browned and cooked through.
- Add onion: Add the diced onion and sauté until softened.
- Incorporate seasonings: Stir in garlic, oregano, thyme, and red pepper flakes until fragrant.
- Add tomatoes and broth: Include sun-dried tomatoes and chicken broth, then bring to a boil.
- Cook orzo: Stir in orzo and simmer until tender.
- Finish soup: Mix in cream, Parmesan, spinach, and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve: Ladle into bowls and garnish with fresh herbs.
Notes
- For extra depth of flavor, deglaze the pot with a splash of white wine before adding the broth.
- This soup thickens as it sits—add more broth or water to loosen when reheating.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 960mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
