Recipe-37-Mediterranean Sausage Orzo Soup

Recipe-37-Mediterranean Sausage Orzo Soup

Recipe-37-Mediterranean Sausage Orzo Soup

Tony & Effi Kasandrinos

Servings

2

Cook Time

25 minutes

Craving something warm and comforting? Look no further than this Mediterranean Sausage Orzo Soup. This easy-to-make soup will tantalize your taste buds with a delicious combination of sweet Italian sausage, spinach, tomatoes, garlic, onion, and orzo - all simmered to perfection in a savory broth. With just a few simple ingredients that you may already have in your pantry, you'll be able to make this hearty meal quickly while still enjoying the full flavors of the Mediterranean! So get ready for an explosion of flavor - it's time to dive into this sensational dish!

Ingredients

  • 1 cup orzo pasta

  • 1 large zucchini, diced
  • 1 cup rustic Italian sausage, chopped 
  • ½ cup onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup of spinach, chopped
  • ½ cup tomato puree
  • ¼ cup parsley, chopped
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 5 cups water

  •  3 tbsp olive oil

  • ½ tsp salt

  • ¼ tsp black pepper

Directions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a deep sauce pan reserving a tablespoon to garnish.

  2. Sauté the sausages with the zucchini and onions for 2-3 minutes, seasoning with salt and pepper. Add the garlic, parsley and spinach, mix well to combine the flavors. Cook for 2-3 more minutes.

  3. Toss in the orzo, stir to slightly toast it and add the tomato puree. Pour in the water.  Add the cinnamon sticks and let it simmer over medium to low heat until the orzo is cooked, adding extra water if needed.

  4. Serve warm drizzled with fresh olive oil.
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