When thinking of comfort food, one cannot go wrong with a hearty soup. Italian sausage and orzo soup is one of the most popular and versatile soups that combine the delicious and savory flavors of Italian sausage with the al dente texture of orzo pasta. This flavorful and satisfying dish is a one-pot meal that can be tailored to anyone's taste preferences, making it a perfect choice for a cozy dinner at home or a casual gathering with friends.
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ITALIAN SAUSAGE AND ORZO SOUP
This Italian Sausage and Orzo Soup recipe is easy to make, full of zesty seasonings, and so cozy and delicious.
Provided by Ali
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat a large stockpot over medium-high heat. Add the ground sausage and sauté until browned and cooked through, stirring and crumbling with a wooden spoon as it cooks. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the cooked meat to a clean plate and set it aside, reserving 1 tablespoon of grease in the pot. (If there is more grease in the pot, discard it. If there is no grease remaining, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the stockpot.)
- Add the onion, carrots and celery and stir to combine. Sauté for 6-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onions are softened and translucent. Add the garlic and crushed red pepper flakes and sauté for 2 more minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the diced tomatoes, stock, Italian seasoning and cooked sausage and stir to combine. Continue cooking until the broth reaches a simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low to maintain the simmer.
- Stir in the orzo until combined. Cover the pot with a lid and continue simmering the soup, stirring occasionally so that the orzo doesn't stick to the bottom of the pot, until the orzo is al dente.
- Stir the spinach into the soup. Taste and season with salt and black pepper, as needed. (Feel free to also add in extra Italian seasoning, if you would like.)
- Serve immediately, garnished with your favorite toppings.
ITALIAN SAUSAGE ORZO SOUP
A hearty, vegetable-loaded soup with super flavorful Italian sausage and lots of orzo pasta. It's lightly creamy and completely comforting on chilly evenings.
Provided by Karen Gibson
Categories Soup
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a 4 to 5 quart Dutch oven or soup pot over medium heat, until shimmering. Crumble the sausage into the pot, and saute, breaking up clumps, until browned (about 5 minutes). Pour in a splash of wine, and deglaze the pan.
- Add the onions, leeks, carrots, celery, zucchini, and garlic to the pot. Cook until softened, about 8 minutes.
- Stir in the remaining wine, tomato paste, herbs, and salt and stir until the wine reduces/gets absorbed into the mixture.
- Add the can of diced tomatoes with its liquids, and the chicken broth. Increase heat to bring the soup to a light boil, then reduce to medium-low to maintain a simmer. Cover partially with a lid, and cook for 15 minutes.
- While the soup simmers, prepare the orzo in a small pot, according to package directions. Drain, and add to soup.
- Add the spinach leaves and dairy, and mix well. The spinach slivers will quickly wilt, as they should.
- Top the soup with a sprinkling of the grated cheese and parsley.
ITALIAN SAUSAGE AND ORZO SOUP
This hearty and warming soup makes a comforting dinner. The herbs make the kitchen smell wonderful! You can use lower-calorie turkey sausage for the Italian sausage if you like. I recommend adding 2 teaspoons olive oil to the sausage while cooking to prevent sticking. -Kendra Van Doren, Clyde, Ohio
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 1h
Yield 11 servings (2-3/4 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven coated with cooking spray, cook the sausage, onion, carrot and celery over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. , Add the broth, tomatoes, tomato sauce, garlic, seasonings and bay leaf. Bring to a boil. Stir in orzo; cook, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes or until pasta is tender. Discard bay leaf. Sprinkle servings with cheese if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 144 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 811mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 11g protein.
ITALIAN SAUSAGE ORZO
This light dish is perfect for any night of the week, and it looks as good as it tastes! If you have leftover sauteed mushrooms or other vegetables, toss them in as well. -Lisa Speer, Palm Beach, Florida
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 40m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, bring water and bouillon to a boil. Stir in orzo; return to a boil. Cook until al dente, 8-10 minutes. Drain orzo, reserving 3/4 cup cooking liquid., In a large skillet coated with cooking spray, cook and crumble sausage with onion and garlic over medium heat until no longer pink, 6-8 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, roasted pepper, salt, pepper, pepper flakes and orzo. Heat through over medium-low heat; stir in reserved cooking liquid to moisten if desired. Remove from heat; stir in basil and cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 265 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 623mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 16g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
ITALIAN SAUSAGE ORZO SOUP
This one the number one soup picked out of the Bay Life North Magazine in Traverse City. I used Turkey Sweet Italian Sausage. I added a tich more orzo to the pot then the recipe calls for.
Provided by CIndytc
Categories Low Cholesterol
Time 35m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a soup pot, brown sausage. Add onions and cook until onions are translucent. Add garlic and saute for another minute or two. Drain meat/veggies. Put back in pot. Add broth, tomatoes, basil,pepper and parsley. Bring to a boil. Add pasta. Reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes until pasta in tender. Enjoy!
ITALIAN SAUSAGE SOUP WITH SPINACH AND ORZO
Make and share this Italian Sausage Soup With Spinach and Orzo recipe from Food.com.
Provided by buzzsau
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 45m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Brown sausage, celery and onion in stock pot until onion translucent.
- Add remainder of ingredients except for orzo and simmer for approximately 30 minutes or more.
- Add orzo during last nine minutes of cooking.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 274.2, Fat 13.5, SaturatedFat 4.5, Cholesterol 23.7, Sodium 1317.4, Carbohydrate 22.3, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 5.4, Protein 16.9
Tips:
- To save time, use pre-cooked Italian sausage and pre-cut vegetables.
- For a creamier soup, add 1/2 cup of heavy cream or milk.
- To make the soup spicier, add 1/2 teaspoon of red pepper flakes or a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- For a more flavorful soup, use a combination of chicken broth and vegetable broth.
- Garnish the soup with fresh parsley, grated Parmesan cheese, or a swirl of olive oil before serving.
Conclusion:
This Italian sausage and orzo soup is a hearty, flavorful, and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a cold winter day. The combination of Italian sausage, orzo, vegetables, and broth creates a delicious and satisfying soup that is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy soup recipe, give this Italian sausage and orzo soup a try. You won't be disappointed!
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