ITALIAN SAUSAGE AND ORZO SOUP

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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

1 pound Italian turkey sausage links, casings removed
1 large onion, chopped
1 medium carrot, chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
2 cartons (32 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon fennel seed, crushed
1 bay leaf
3/4 cup uncooked orzo pasta
Grated Parmesan cheese, optional

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.

M Jehangir Jutt
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Meh.


Jaykwon Lang
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Will definitely make again!


Amanda Beautiful
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Easy and delicious!


Ki Te hanairo
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Yum!


Jovanny Trejo
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This soup was a disappointment. The orzo was overcooked and the soup was too salty. I wouldn't recommend this recipe.


Rosela Hasa
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I thought this soup was just okay. The flavors were a bit bland for my taste. I would probably add more spices next time.


Fatima Sarfaraz
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This was a delicious and easy soup to make. I used hot Italian sausage and it gave the soup a nice kick. I also added a few extra vegetables, such as carrots and celery.


Rabi Nawaz
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I'm not a big fan of orzo, but I really enjoyed this soup. The sausage and vegetables were so flavorful. I will definitely be making this soup again, but I might use a different type of pasta.


Md Abdul Alim Sultan
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This soup was easy to make and turned out great. I used mild Italian sausage and it was still plenty flavorful. I also added a bit of extra garlic and oregano.


leo liben
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! I especially liked the addition of the sun-dried tomatoes. They added a nice tangy flavor to the soup.


Mrs Polin
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This Italian sausage and orzo soup was a hit with my family! The flavors were amazing and the soup was so hearty and filling. I loved the combination of the sausage, orzo, and vegetables. I will definitely be making this soup again.