Hearty Italian Sausage Orzo Soup

Name: Hearty Italian Sausage Orzo Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 pound mild Italian sausage, casings removed; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 medium yellow onion, diced; 2 carrots, peeled and sliced; 2 stalks celery, sliced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 6 cups chicken broth; 1 can diced tomatoes, 14.5 ounces; 1 cup uncooked orzo pasta; 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; Salt and black pepper to taste

This comforting bowl of soup is packed with savory sausage and tender pasta, making it a perfect meal for chilly nights.

By Daily Recipes Book· 🌍 Italian· July 18, 2026

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Prep

10 minutes

Cook

25 minutes

Total

35 minutes

Serves

There is something so special about a warm bowl of soup at the end of a long day. This Italian sausage orzo soup is one of my favorite go to dinners because it brings together hearty ingredients like fresh vegetables and tiny orzo pasta in a savory broth that feels like a big hug in a bowl.

My best tip for this recipe is to brown the sausage really well before adding your liquids. Getting those little crispy bits on the bottom of the pot adds a deep flavor that really makes the whole dish taste like it simmered on the stove for hours.

Ingredients

1 pound mild Italian sausage, casings removed
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, diced
2 carrots, peeled and sliced
2 stalks celery, sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
6 cups chicken broth
1 can diced tomatoes, 14.5 ounces
1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon dried oregano
Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

1
Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
2
Add the sausage and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon as you go.
3
Add the onion, carrots, and celery to the pot and cook until the vegetables soften, about five minutes.
4
Stir in the garlic and oregano and cook for another minute until fragrant.
5
Pour in the chicken broth and the diced tomatoes with their juices.
6
Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then stir in the orzo.
7
Turn the heat down to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for about ten minutes or until the orzo is tender.
8
Stir in the fresh spinach and cook for one minute until it wilts.
9
Remove from heat, stir in the Parmesan cheese, and season with salt and pepper before serving.

💡 Tips

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. Note that the orzo will soak up the broth as it sits, so you might need to add a splash of extra water or broth when reheating. Serve this with a side of crusty bread for a complete meal.

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