Description
Indulge in the rich and comforting flavors of this Marry Me Sausage Orzo Soup. Creamy, hearty, and bursting with Italian sausage, sun-dried tomatoes, and spinach, this one-pot wonder is sure to win your heart.
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 red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped, oil-packed and drained
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup orzo pasta, uncooked
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cups baby spinach
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add sausage and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon, about 5–7 minutes.
- Add diced onion and sauté until softened, about 3 minutes.
- Stir in garlic, red pepper flakes, Italian seasoning, and sun-dried tomatoes. Cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil. Add orzo and simmer for 8–10 minutes until tender.
- Lower heat and stir in cream and Parmesan cheese. Simmer for 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Stir in baby spinach and cook until wilted. Season with salt and pepper.
- Ladle into bowls and garnish with fresh herbs. Serve hot with crusty bread.
Notes
- You can use kale instead of spinach or turkey sausage for a lighter option.
- Add a splash of white wine for a richer flavor.
- Leftovers thicken when refrigerated, so add broth or cream when reheating.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
