Italian Sausage and Orzo Soup
Pantry items abound in this veggie-ful soup that is sure to please all the eaters at your house
Servings: 6 people
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 1 cup diced onion
- 1 cup diced carrot
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon fennel seed
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 cup chopped frozen spinach
- 1 can chick peas rinsed (half of the can pureed)
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable stock
- 28 ounces diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup dried orzo
- salt to taste
Instructions
- In a large dutch oven, heat olive oil. Add Italian sausage and cook until browned. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- Add onion, carrot, garlic, fennel, basil, and oregano.
- Cook on medium heat until softened, abut 8 minutes. Add pureed chick peas, stirring often.
- Slowly add chicken stock, stirring after each add.
- Stir in the tomatoes, spinach, and browned sausage.
- Bring the soup to a boil and add orzo. Cook according to package directions.
- Allow to cool slightly and serve!