Marry Me Sausage Orzo Soup

 

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Photos from Allrecipes

 

Ingredients

 

453g Italian sausage

1 medium onion, chopped

2 sticks celery, chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 can chopped tomatoes

1 tablespoon tomato paste

4 cups chicken broth

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1 teaspoon dried basil

1 cup orzo pasta

1 cup heavy cream

Salt and pepper, to taste

Fresh Spinach, for garnish

 

 

Method

 

Sauté chopped onion, carrots and celery until crisp-tender.   Add Italian sausage and cook until browned.   Add garlic, tomato paste, parsley, salt, oregano, basil.  Cook for 1-2 minutes.   Add broth, diced tomatoes and orzo, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.   Stir in heavy cream.  Add fresh spinach leaves just before serving and season to taste.  Serve with crusty bread or a side salad.