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