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Italian Sausage Orzo Soup

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Italian Sausage Orzo Soup is a warm and delicious dish that combines tasty sausage and soft orzo pasta with fresh vegetables. It's perfect for chilly days or any time you need a comforting meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb Italian sausage
  • 1 cup orzo pasta
  • 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
  • 1 cup portobello mushrooms, sliced
  • 2 cups spinach, chopped
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh herbs (basil or parsley) for garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large pot, brown the Italian sausage over medium heat until fully cooked. Remove from pot and set aside.
  2. In the same pot, add diced onion and sauté until translucent. Add minced garlic and sliced portobello mushrooms, cooking until mushrooms are tender.
  3. Stir in the orzo pasta and cook for 1-2 minutes.
Cooking
  1. Pour in the vegetable or chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and let simmer until orzo is cooked, about 8-10 minutes.
  2. Return the cooked sausage to the pot and add the chopped spinach, dried oregano, and thyme. Stir until the spinach wilts.
  3. Lower the heat and stir in the heavy cream. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days, or freeze for up to 2 months. You can make the soup gluten-free by using gluten-free orzo or any other small pasta. For a dairy-free option, substitute heavy cream with coconut milk.
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