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Creamy Italian Sausage Orzo Soup

A cozy, hearty soup made with Italian sausage, orzo pasta, spinach, and a creamy broth. Perfect for weeknight dinners or chilly evenings, this one-pot soup is rich, flavorful, and comforting.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 bowls
Course: Dinner, Main Dish, Soup
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb Italian sausage mild or spicy
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 carrots chopped
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes optional
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup orzo pasta uncooked
  • 2 cups baby spinach fresh
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • fresh parsley chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • Large soup pot
  • Wooden spoon
  • Knife & cutting board
  • Measuring cups
  • Ladle

Method
 

  1. In a large pot, heat olive oil and cook sausage until browned.
  2. Add onion, carrots, and garlic. Sauté until softened.
  3. Season with oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
  4. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil.
  5. Add orzo pasta and simmer until tender, about 10 minutes.
  6. Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan until smooth.
  7. Add spinach and stir until wilted. Adjust seasoning.
  8. Garnish with parsley and serve warm.

Notes

For best flavor, use freshly grated Parmesan. Orzo absorbs liquid, so add extra broth if reheating. Freeze before adding cream and spinach for longer storage.