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.”
Ingredients
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3/4 cup drained julienne-cut sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil with herbs, coarsely chopped
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1 tablespoon oil from sun-dried tomato jar
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1 pound mild italian pork sausage
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1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
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2 large garlic cloves, minced
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3 tablespoons tomato paste
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8 cups chicken broth
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1 cup heavy whipping cream
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1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil, plus more for garnish
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2 teaspoons kosher salt
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1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
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1/2 teaspoon paprika
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8 ounces uncooked orzo
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3 cups packed fresh baby spinach, coarsely chopped
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1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, cubed, at room temperature
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1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Directions
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Gather all ingredients.
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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.
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Add tomato paste and sun-dried tomatoes; cook, stirring constantly, until tomato paste is slightly deeper red in color and fragrant, about 2 minutes.
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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.
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Reduce heat to low, and add spinach, cream cheese, and Parmesan; cook, stirring often, until cream cheese and spinach is wilted, about 5 minutes.
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Garnish with additional Parmesan cheese and basil before serving.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
801 | Calories |
55g | Fat |
49g | Carbs |
29g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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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.