Description
This Marry Me Sausage Orzo Soup is a comforting one-pot meal that combines savory Italian sausage, tender orzo pasta, and nutritious spinach in a creamy broth. Perfect for a cozy night in or to impress your loved ones with a flavorful, hearty dish.
Ingredients
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For the Soup:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound Italian sausage (mild or spicy, casings removed)
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 5 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup orzo pasta, uncooked
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add sausage and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon, about 5–6 minutes.
- Add diced onion and cook for 3 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic, red pepper flakes, Italian seasoning, sun-dried tomatoes, and tomato paste. Cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Stir in the orzo and reduce heat to a simmer. Cook for 8–10 minutes until the orzo is tender.
- Lower the heat and stir in heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and spinach. Simmer for 2–3 more minutes until spinach wilts. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with extra Parmesan if desired.
Notes
- You can substitute kale for spinach and use turkey sausage for a lighter option.
- For a thicker soup, reduce broth by 1 cup or let it simmer longer before adding cream.
- 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: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
