Description
This Marry Me Sausage Orzo Soup is a comforting and hearty dish that is sure to win over your taste buds. Creamy, savory, and packed with flavorful Italian sausage, orzo, and spinach, this soup is perfect for a cozy night in.
Ingredients
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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 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 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. Add the sausage and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through.
- Add the diced onion and sauté for 3–4 minutes until softened. Stir in the garlic, oregano, thyme, and red pepper flakes, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the sun-dried tomatoes and chicken broth. Bring to a boil. Stir in the orzo and reduce heat to a simmer. Cook for 8–10 minutes, or until orzo is tender.
- Stir in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, then add the spinach and cook for another 2–3 minutes until wilted. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Ladle into bowls and garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
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
