Description
Marry Me Sausage Orzo Soup is a comforting and hearty dish that combines Italian sausage, creamy broth, and tender orzo pasta, perfect for chilly evenings.
Ingredients
- 🌞 3/4 cup drained julienne-cut sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil with herbs, coarsely chopped
- 🛢️ 1 tablespoon oil from the sun-dried tomato jar
- 🐖 1 pound mild Italian pork sausage
- 🧅 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
- 🧄 2 large garlic cloves, minced
- 🍅 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 🍗 8 cups chicken broth
- 🥛 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 🌿 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil, plus more for garnish
- 🧂 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 🌱 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 🌶️ 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 🍝 8 ounces uncooked orzo
- 🥬 3 cups packed fresh baby spinach, coarsely chopped
- 🧀 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, cubed, at room temperature
- 🧀 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients by chopping the sun-dried tomatoes, onion, garlic, and spinach, and set them aside.
- In a large pot, heat the oil from the sun-dried tomato jar and cook the sausage until browned, then set aside.
- Sauté the chopped onion in the same pot until translucent, then add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Stir in the tomato paste and cook for about a minute to enhance the flavor.
- Add chicken broth, sun-dried tomatoes, salt, Italian seasoning, and paprika, and bring to a boil.
- Add uncooked orzo, reduce heat, and simmer for 8-10 minutes until tender.
- Stir in heavy cream, cream cheese, and fresh basil until well combined.
- Fold in chopped spinach and cooked sausage, cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes until spinach is wilted.
- Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with Parmesan cheese and basil before serving.
Notes
- Choose high-quality sausage for the best flavor.
- Use fresh vegetables and herbs for enhanced taste.
- Adjust creaminess by reducing heavy cream or using half-and-half.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Marry Me Sausage Orzo Soup, Italian soup, comfort food, hearty soup