Description
Warm up with this hearty Italian Sausage Orzo Soup, featuring flavorful Italian sausage, tender orzo pasta, and a colorful medley of vegetables simmered in a savory broth. Perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep, this comforting soup is quick to make and even better the next day. Enjoy a bowl of nutritious goodness that combines rich flavors and satisfying textures for a delicious meal everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather and chop all vegetables into small pieces for even cooking.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil and brown the Italian sausage for about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery to the pot; sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and canned diced tomatoes with their juices. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Stir in the orzo pasta and cook according to package instructions (8-10 minutes) until al dente.
- Just before serving, add fresh spinach and stir until wilted (about 1 minute). Serve hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 425
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 65mg