Description
This comforting Marry Me Sausage Orzo Soup is packed with savory Italian sausage, tender orzo, and a creamy, flavorful broth. With the perfect blend of veggies and herbs, this one-pot meal is ideal for cozy dinners or quick weeknight meals. A delicious twist on the viral Marry Me Chicken, it’s sure to become a family favorite!
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)
- 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
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the sausage, breaking it into crumbles, and cook until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Add the onion, garlic, carrot, and celery. Sauté until vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes (with juices), oregano, basil, and red pepper flakes. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Add the orzo and cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally until orzo is tender.
- Stir in spinach and cook until wilted. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add extra red pepper flakes.
- To make this soup vegetarian, substitute sausage with plant-based sausage and use vegetable broth.
- Best enjoyed fresh, as freezing may affect texture due to dairy and pasta.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: One-Pot
- Cuisine: American-Italian
Nutrition
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 1100mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg