Marry Me Sausage Orzo Soup

 

Sourced from Facebook 7.10.25

Photos from Allrecipes

 

Ingredients

 

• 453g Italian sausage

• 1 medium onion, chopped

• 2 sticks celery, chopped

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• Half cup of sun-dried tomatoes, cut into small pieces

• 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 or natural plain yogurt

• Salt and pepper, to taste

• Fresh Spinach, for garnish

 

 

Method

 

1. Sauté chopped onion, carrots and celery until crisp-tender.  
    

2. Add Italian sausage and cook until browned.  
    

3. Add garlic, tomato paste, parsley, salt, oregano, basil.  Cook for 1-2 minutes.  
    

4. Add broth, diced tomatoes and orzo, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.  
    

5. Stir in heavy cream. 
    

6. Add fresh spinach leaves just before serving and season to taste.  Serve with crusty bread or a side salad.