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Italian Sausage Orzo Soup

A comforting Italian Sausage Orzo Soup that offers a warm hug in a bowl, perfect for chilly evenings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb Italian sausage Mix of sweet and spicy for complexity
  • 1 cup orzo pasta Cook directly in the broth
  • 1 medium onion Chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic Minced
  • 4 cups broth Chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 piece parmesan rind For added umami flavor
  • 1 cup spinach Optional, can be added for nutrition
  • 1 lemon juice To brighten flavors

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large pot, brown the Italian sausage over medium heat until fully cooked.
  2. Remove the sausage and set aside, leaving the fat in the pot.
  3. In the same pot, add chopped onion and minced garlic, sautéing until translucent.
Cooking
  1. Return the sausage to the pot and add the broth and parmesan rind.
  2. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
  3. Stir in the orzo and spinach, cooking until the orzo is al dente (about 10 minutes).
  4. Remove from heat, squeeze lemon juice into the soup, and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

This soup can be customized with hidden vegetables or adjusted for spice preferences with red pepper flakes served on the side.