Description
This Marry Me Sausage Orzo Soup is a creamy, flavor-packed twist on the viral favorite. Made with savory Italian sausage, tender orzo, and a rich sun-dried tomato broth, it’s a comforting, one-pot meal that’s ready in under an hour. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions! Your family will be asking for seconds—don’t miss out!
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil (or avocado oil)
- 1 pound Italian sausage*
- 1/4 cup white wine (optional)
- 1/2 cup diced onions
- 2 ribs celery, diced
- 2 whole roasted red peppers, chopped
- 1/3 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes in oil**
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons Italian herb blend
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup half and half
- 1/2 cup dried orzo
- 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1/3 cup spinach, sliced thinly
- 1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf Italian parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a 4-5 quart Dutch oven over medium heat. Add sausage, break it into small chunks, and cook for 10-12 minutes until browned. Transfer to a bowl.
- Deglaze the pot with white wine (or chicken broth), scraping up the browned bits.
- Add onions, celery, roasted peppers, and sun-dried tomatoes. Saute for 5 minutes, until softened. Stir in garlic and Italian seasoning.
- Sprinkle flour over the vegetables and stir to create a roux.
- Add a quarter cup of broth and 2 tablespoons of half and half, stirring until smooth. Gradually stir in the remaining broth.
- Raise the heat to medium-high, add orzo, and return the sausage to the pot. Simmer for 10-12 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Once the orzo is tender, turn off the heat and stir in the remaining half and half, Parmesan, spinach, and parsley. Let it rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- *If you can’t find packaged sausage, buy sausage links and remove the casing to get the raw meat.
- **If using dry sun-dried tomatoes, rehydrate them in water for an hour before chopping.
- For a thicker soup, reduce the amount of chicken broth slightly or let it sit longer after cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stove-top, one-pot
- Cuisine: American, Italian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Cholesterol: 65mg