Italian Sausage Soup With Spinach And Orzo Recipes

ITALIAN SAUSAGE AND ORZO SOUP

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

Italian Sausage and Orzo Soup image

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.

Ingredients

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

TUSCAN SAUSAGE SOUP

When you don't know what's for dinner but it needs to be comforting, we suggest this soup. It has a brothy tomato base that's loaded with rich Italian sausage, sweet carrots, caramely onions, tender cannellini beans, silky spinach and just the right amount of pasta. Top it off with a handful of garlicky butter-toasted Progresso™ bread crumbs and a handful of Parmesan, and you've got dinner. Extra credit if you serve it alongside a green salad and loaf of crusty bread.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

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Steps:

Heat 5-quart Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add sausage, onions and carrot; cook 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally to break up sausage, until sausage is no longer pink. Stir in garlic and pepper flakes; cook 1 to 2 minutes or until garlic is fragrant.
Stir in broth, beans, tomatoes, oregano and bay leaf. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer uncovered 10 minutes. Add pasta; simmer 8 to 9 minutes or until pasta is tender. Remove bay leaf, and discard.
Stir in spinach; cover and remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes; stir.
Meanwhile, in 8-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat Add bread crumbs; cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes or until toasted and golden brown. Remove from heat.
Divide soup among serving bowls; garnish each with cheese and toasted bread crumbs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340, Carbohydrate 33 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 4 g, Protein 18 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 1/2 Cups, Sodium 1080 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 0 g

Ingredients

1 lb Italian ground pork sausage
1 cup chopped onions
1 large carrot, peeled, cut into quarters lengthwise and into 1/4-inch slices (about 1 cup)
1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
6 cups Progresso™ reduced sodium chicken broth (from two 32-oz cartons)
1 can (19 oz) Progresso™ cannellini beans, drained, rinsed
1 can (28 oz) Muir Glen™ organic fire roasted diced tomatoes, undrained
2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano
1 bay leaf
3/4 cup (3 oz) small ring pasta, such as ditalini
3 cups baby spinach, coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup Progresso™ plain panko crispy bread crumbs
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

ITALIAN SAUSAGE ORZO SOUP

I always look for recipes high in taste and nutrition but low on prep time and fat. This thick, chunky soup fills the bill and is such a family favorite that I serve it at least once a month! -Deborah Redfield, Buena Park, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 35m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Italian Sausage Orzo Soup image

Steps:

In a large saucepan, cook the sausage, mushrooms, zucchini and onion in oil over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add the broth, tomatoes, basil and pepper. Bring to a boil. Stir in pasta. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until pasta is tender, 15-20 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 236 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 819mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

Ingredients

1/4 pound bulk Italian sausage
1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1/2 cup sliced zucchini
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1-1/4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 cup canned diced tomatoes, undrained
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/8 teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons uncooked orzo or small shell pasta
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley