Italian Sausage and Orzo soup

  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 1 pound Italian Sausage (mild or spicy)
  • 1 medium Onion, diced (about 1 cup)
  • 3 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 2 ribs Celery, diced
  • 1/2 cup Orzo Pasta (uncooked), or 1 cup larger pasta type
  • 6 cups Chicken Broth
  • 1 (15-ounce can) Diced Tomatoes, don’t drain
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 2 (15-ounce can) Cannelini Beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon Sea Salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper
  1. Heat OLIVE OIL in a 4-quart soup pot on medium-high heat.
  2. Saute SAUSAGE until cooked through. Transfer out of pot and drain excess grease, leaving a small amount for the vegetables.
  3. Continuing in the same pot, add ONION, CELERY, and GARLIC, and saute until tender.
  4. Add COOKED SAUSAGE, ORZO, CHICKEN BROTH, DICED TOMATOES (with juice), TOMATO SAUCE, BEANS, ITALIAN SEASONING, SALT, and PEPPER.
  5. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 10-15 minutes, or until orzo is cooked through.

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