Sausage Orzo Italian Soup
This hearty Italian sausage and orzo soup is loaded with savory sausage, tender orzo pasta, vegetables, and a flavorful broth. A comforting one-pot meal that’s perfect for weeknights or chilly days.
Servings: 5 servings
Ingredients
- 1 tbs olive oil
- ½ lb Italian sausage
- ½ white onion diced
- 2 large carrots diced
- 1 tbs minced garlic
- ¾ cup orzo pasta
- 3 tbs tomato paste
- 14 oz can diced tomatoes
- 5 cups chicken broth
- ½ tsp pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
- ⅓ cup heavy cream optional
Instructions
- To a large pot or dutch oven add the olive oil, sausage, onion, carrots, and minced garlic. Break the sausage up and cook it through.
- Stir in orzo and tomato paste.
- Now stir in diced tomatoes, chicken broth, and seasonings. Bring mixture up to a simmer *stir frequently so orzo doesn’t stick to the bottom of the pot* and simmer for 10-12 minutes or until orzo is tender.
- Stir in heavy cream and enjoy! We like to sprinkle fresh parmesan on top.
Nutrition
Calories: 372kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 57mg | Sodium: 1881mg | Potassium: 575mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 4558IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 79mg | Iron: 2mg
