Description
This Marry Me Sausage Orzo Soup is a hearty and flavorful soup that’s perfect for a cozy night in. It features Italian sausage, orzo pasta, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and a creamy broth, making it a comforting and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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- 1 pound ground pork sausage
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped
- 3/4 cup dry orzo pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cups baby spinach
- 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Red pepper flakes, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Brown Sausage and Onions: In a large pot or Dutch oven, cook the ground sausage and diced onion over medium-high heat until the sausage is browned and the onions are softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Create a Base: Stir in the flour and tomato paste, cooking for a minute to toast the flour slightly.
- Add Broth and Orzo: Pour in the chicken broth, Italian seasoning, paprika, sun-dried tomatoes, and orzo pasta. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10-13 minutes, or until the orzo is cooked through.
- Stir in Cream and Spinach: Add the heavy cream and baby spinach to the soup. Stir until the spinach wilts and the soup is heated through.
- Add Cheese and Season: Remove the soup from the heat and stir in the Parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with red pepper flakes, if desired. Serve with extra Parmesan cheese, if you like.
Notes
- You can use any type of sausage you prefer, such as Italian sausage or chicken sausage.
- If you don’t have sun-dried tomatoes, you can omit them or substitute with 1 (14.5-ounce) can of diced tomatoes.
- For a thicker soup, simmer it for a longer time or add a slurry of 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 720
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 1300mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
