Description
This Marry Me Sausage Orzo Soup is a hearty and flavorful soup that’s perfect for a cozy night in. It’s made with ground sausage, orzo pasta, vegetables, and a creamy tomato broth, making it a satisfying and comforting 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
Instructions
- Brown sausage and sauté vegetables: In a large pot or Dutch oven, cook sausage and onion over medium-high heat until sausage is browned and onions are softened. Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Make roux: Stir in flour and tomato paste.
- Add liquids and pasta: Pour in 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 orzo is cooked through.
- Stir in cream, spinach, and cheese: Add heavy cream, spinach, and Parmesan cheese. Stir until spinach wilts and cheese is melted.
- Season and serve: Season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with red pepper flakes and serve hot.
Notes
- You can use different types of sausage, such as Italian sausage or chicken sausage.
- If you don’t have orzo pasta, you can use other small pasta shapes, such as ditalini or pastina.
- For a thicker soup, reduce the amount of chicken broth or add a cornstarch slurry to thicken.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Serving
- Calories: 710kcal
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 1080mg
- Fat: 44g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
