Sausage Orzo Soup

Sausage Orzo Soup

from thereciperebel.com
40 min
5 servings

Sausage Orzo Soup is filling, comforting, and so easy to make, with flavorful Italian sausage and yummy orzo pasta in a savory tomato sauce, it's perfect for warming up on a cold day or for feeding the whole family on busy weeknights!

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 2 large carrots ((peeled and chopped))
  • 2 ribs celery ((sliced))
  • ½ medium onion ((finely chopped))
  • 375 grams mild Italian sausage ((¾ lb))
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 3 cloves garlic ((minced))
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon dried basil
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes ((optional))
  • 4 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 398 ml canned diced tomatoes ((14 oz))
  • ¾ cup uncooked orzo
  • 2 cups fresh chopped spinach
  • ½ cup heavy cream

Directions

  1. 1

    Heat a large soup pot on medium-high heat and add the oil.

  2. 2

    Add the carrots, celery, and onion and cook until crisp-tender, about 4-5 minutes.

  3. 3

    Add the sausage meat and cook until browned, about 4-5 minutes, stirring often.

  4. 4

    Stir in the tomato paste, garlic, parsley, salt, oregano, basil, and red pepper flakes if using. Cook for 2 minutes.

  5. 5

    Add the broth and tomatoes and bring to a boil. Stir in orzo, reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until pasta is al dente (8-10 minutes).

  6. 6

    Stir in spinach and cream. Serve hot.