ITALIAN SAUSAGE ORZO SOUP

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Categories     Vegetable     Sausage     Soup/Stew

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 pound Italian Sausage, hot or sweet or a mix of both
2 cloves Garlic, minced
1 Small yellow onion, diced
3 cans Beef broth, 14 oz cans
1 can 14.5 ounce can Italian-style diced tomatoes
1 can 14.5 ounce can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
1 cups carrots, sliced 2 medium
3/4 cup Stalks of celery, sliced 2
2 cups Red potatoes 1-small
1 Green bell pepper
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
2 teaspoons Dried oregano
1 tablespoon Dried basil
3/4 cup Orzo pasta, uncooked
2 cups Fresh spinach, packed
1/2 cup Fresh grated Parmesan cheese
1 Optional-fresh rosemary, fresh Italian flat leaf parsley, salt and pepper, 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • 1. In a large stockpot or Dutch oven, add in the Italian sausage, minced garlic, and diced yellow onion.
  • 2. Crumble the sausage as you brown it.
  • 3. Once the sausage is cooked through and onion is tender, add in the broth, both cans of tomatoes (undrained), sliced carrots, sliced celery, diced ret potatoes (cut pretty small), and chopped bell pepper.
  • 4. Add in the seasonings: . Italian seasoning, oregano, and basil (to taste). Add salt and pepper to taste. Depending on the saltiness of the broth you may not need any further salt.
  • 5. Bring to a boil and then reduce the heat. Cover the pot and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until all the veggies are crisp tender.
  • 6. Meanwhile, in a separate pan, follow package directions to cook the Orzo to al dente. Drain and rinse in cool water.
  • 7. Remove the soup from the heat and stir in the drained orzo. Then stir in the spinach gently.
  • 8. Taste and adjust seansoning to preference. You can add in red pepper if using and the fresh herbs. Serve with Parmesan cheese and crusty bread.

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