Description
This Marry Me Sausage Orzo Soup is a cozy, one-pot meal that combines savory Italian sausage, tender orzo pasta, fresh spinach, and a medley of vegetables. It’s a hearty and flavorful dish perfect for any night of the week!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large carrot, diced
- 2 ribs celery, diced
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the sausage: Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the sausage and cook until browned, breaking it up into crumbles as it cooks. Remove any excess fat.
- Add vegetables: Stir in the diced onion, minced garlic, carrot, and celery. Sauté until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
- Build the soup base: Add the canned tomatoes (with juices), oregano, basil, and optional red pepper flakes. Pour in the chicken broth and bring the soup to a boil.
- Cook the orzo: Stir in the orzo pasta and cook for 8-10 minutes, or until the orzo is tender. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Finish the soup: Add the chopped spinach to the pot and stir until wilted. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and top with freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- For extra heat, adjust the amount of red pepper flakes.
- You can substitute spinach with kale or other leafy greens.
- Make it gluten-free by using gluten-free pasta or grains.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g