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Marry Me Sausage Orzo Soup Recipe

Marry Me Sausage Orzo Soup Recipe


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4.6 from 28 reviews

  • Author: Emma
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Non-Vegetarian

Description

This Marry Me Sausage Orzo Soup is a comforting and creamy soup packed with Italian sausage, orzo pasta, sun-dried tomatoes, and spinach. It’s a one-pot wonder that’s perfect for a cozy dinner.


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
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup dry orzo pasta
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes (packed in oil), drained and chopped
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 3 cups baby spinach
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Fresh basil or parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Cook the sausage: Add sausage and cook until browned and cooked through.
  3. Add aromatics: Add onion, garlic, oregano, red pepper flakes, smoked paprika, and tomato paste; cook until fragrant.
  4. Add broth and orzo: Pour in chicken broth, add orzo and sun-dried tomatoes; simmer until orzo is tender.
  5. Finish the soup: Stir in cream, spinach, and Parmesan until spinach wilts and soup is creamy. Season with salt and pepper.
  6. Serve: Garnish with herbs and serve hot.

Notes

  • For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
  • You can substitute kale for spinach or use turkey sausage for a leaner option.
  • This soup thickens as it sits, so add a splash of broth when reheating leftovers.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian-American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 ½ cups
  • Calories: 460
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 780mg
  • Fat: 28g
  • Saturated Fat: 12g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 14g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 28g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 23g
  • Cholesterol: 75mg