Recipes Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Cream Soup Recipes Marry Me Sausage Orzo Soup 4.7 (3) 3 Reviews 1 Photo "Delicious and filling. I love how creamy it is." By Amanda Holstein Amanda Holstein Amanda Holstein has loved baking since the age of 6 and now works for the Dotdash Meredith team as a Test Kitchen Assistant. The one tool Amanda cannot live without would have to be a rubber spatula. She calls it "an absolute essential and such a versatile tool". Allrecipes' editorial guidelines Published on November 30, 2024 Tested by Amanda Stanfield Tested by Amanda Stanfield Amanda Stanfield is the Food Studio Coordinator and Recipe Tester/ Developer at the Dotdash Meredith. She completed her undergraduate degree in journalism and strategic communications at Hampton University. After graduation, Amanda worked in the nonprofit sector as a marketing associate for a global nonprofit organization for 3 years. 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Meet the Allrecipes Test Kitchen Save Rate Print Share Close Add Photo Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Total Time: 1 hr Servings: 6 Jump to Nutrition Facts Jump to recipe Marry Me Sausage Orzo Soup lives up to its name, channeling the trend of dishes so delicious, they’re deemed “proposal-worthy.” This rich and creamy soup is a comforting blend of hearty Italian sausage, tender orzo, fresh spinach, and tangy sun-dried tomatoes. Packed with aromatic spices, it delivers everything you could want in a bowl—savory, saucy, and so indulgent, it’ll win any heart. “I’m not mad the ‘marry me’ trend is still going—this soup is both delicious and filling,” said recipe developer Nicole Hopper. “I love how creamy it is.” Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1x 2x 4x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings 3/4 cup drained julienne-cut sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil with herbs, coarsely chopped 1 tablespoon oil from sun-dried tomato jar 1 pound mild italian pork sausage 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped 2 large garlic cloves, minced 3 tablespoons tomato paste 8 cups chicken broth 1 cup heavy whipping cream 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil, plus more for garnish 2 teaspoons kosher salt 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning 1/2 teaspoon paprika 8 ounces uncooked orzo 3 cups packed fresh baby spinach, coarsely chopped 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, cubed, at room temperature 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese Directions Gather all ingredients. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Heat oil from sun-dried tomatoes in a large pot over medium-high until shimmering. Add sausage; cook, stirring occasionally, until sausage crumbles and is almost fully cooked through, about 5 minutes. Add onions and garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Add tomato paste and sun-dried tomatoes; cook, stirring constantly, until tomato paste is slightly deeper red in color and fragrant, about 2 minutes. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Stir in broth, cream, basil, salt, Italian seasoning, and paprika; bring to a boil over medium, stirring occasionally, until bubbling and frothy on top, about 12 minutes. Add pasta and reduce heat to medium-low; cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until orzo is al dente, about 8 minutes. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Reduce heat to low, and add spinach, cream cheese, and Parmesan; cook, stirring often, until cream cheese and spinach is wilted, about 5 minutes. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Garnish with additional Parmesan cheese and basil before serving. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 801 Calories 55g Fat 49g Carbs 29g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 6 Calories 801 % Daily Value * Total Fat 55g 71% Saturated Fat 26g 130% Cholesterol 137mg 46% Sodium 2499mg 109% Total Carbohydrate 49g 18% Dietary Fiber 4g 14% Total Sugars 10g Protein 29g 58% Vitamin C 24mg 27% Calcium 191mg 15% Iron 4mg 22% Potassium 971mg 21% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.