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Marry Me Sausage Orzo Soup

Marry Me Sausage Orzo Soup

Cost $20, save $15

Source: Recommended by CookPal

  • 45 Min
  • 6 Servings
  • $20

INGREDIENTS

  • Main Ingredients

    • 🍅 3/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes
    • 1 tablespoon oil from sun-dried tomato jar
    • 🐖 1 pound Italian pork sausage
    • 🧅 1 large yellow onion
    • 🧄 2 large garlic cloves, minced
    • 3 tablespoons tomato paste
    • 🐓 8 cups chicken broth
    • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
    • 🌿 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
    • 🧂 2 teaspoons kosher salt
    • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
    • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
    • 8 ounces uncooked orzo
    • 3 cups packed fresh baby spinach
    • 🧀 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese
    • 🧀 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese

STEPS

1

Gather all ingredients.

2

Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high; cook sausage, stirring occasionally, until crumbled and almost fully cooked, about 5 minutes. Add onion and garlic; cook until softened, about 5 minutes.

3

Add tomato paste and sun-dried tomatoes; cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes.

4

Stir in broth, cream, basil, salt, Italian seasoning, and paprika. Bring to a boil over medium, stirring occasionally, until bubbling and frothy, about 12 minutes.

5

Add orzo, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until orzo is al dente, about 8 minutes.

6

Reduce heat to low. Add spinach, cream cheese, and Parmesan. Cook, stirring often, until spinach is wilted and cheese is fully incorporated, about 5 minutes.

7

Garnish with additional Parmesan cheese and fresh basil before serving.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

801

Calories

  • 29
    Protein
  • 49
    Carbs
  • 55
    Fats

💡 Use high-quality chicken broth for maximum flavor.For a lighter version, substitute the heavy cream with half-and-half.Ensure orzo is cooked al dente to avoid overcooking in the soup.Adjust salt and seasoning to taste before adding spinach and cream cheese.