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.

Parbas Mia
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This soup is so delicious and flavorful. I will definitely be making it again.


Syeda mim
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This soup is a great way to warm up on a cold day.


Bentley Torres
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I love that this soup is so affordable to make.


M ali_khan110
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This soup is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Choo Dave Nguyen
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I'm not a fan of Italian sausage, so I used ground beef instead.


Morris DuBose
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This soup is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Iraneti redfern
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I love the addition of the spinach to this soup. It gives it a nice pop of color and nutrients.


Asare Eric
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This soup is so delicious and easy to make. I've already made it twice this month!


Kyenell Medley
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I'm not a big fan of orzo, so I used macaroni noodles instead.


Wengel Belete
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This soup is a little too spicy for me, but I was able to tone it down by using mild Italian sausage.


Ram Chy
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I made this soup in my slow cooker and it turned out great! It was so easy to just throw all the ingredients in and let it cook all day.


Tymon Tredowski
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover Italian sausage.


Marco Antonio Rodríguez
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I love that this soup is so versatile. I can add or remove ingredients to suit my taste.


Md Saymun
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This soup is the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day. It's hearty and filling, and the flavors are amazing.


Jakaria Rahman Nuhash
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I've made this soup a few times now and it's always a winner. It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious.


violeta corradi
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


skylar King
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This Italian Sausage and Orzo Soup was a hit with my family! The sausage and vegetables were cooked perfectly, and the orzo added a nice heartiness to the soup. I also loved the addition of the Parmesan cheese, which gave the soup a rich and flavorfu