Marry Me Sausage Orzo Soup

Marry Me Sausage Orzo Soup

Marry Me Sausage Orzo Soup earns its name by being irresistibly delicious, fitting right into the trend of “proposal-worthy” recipes. This creamy, flavorful soup features hearty Italian sausage, tender orzo, fresh spinach, and tangy sun-dried tomatoes. Infused with aromatic spices, it’s the perfect combination of savory, saucy, and comforting—sure to impress anyone.

“I’m totally on board with the ‘marry me’ trend—this soup is both satisfying and full of flavor,” says recipe creator Nicole Hopper. “The creamy texture is just amazing.”

Ingredients

• 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

1. Prepare all ingredients.
2. Heat the oil from the sun-dried tomatoes in a large pot over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the sausage and cook, stirring occasionally, until it crumbles and is nearly cooked through, about 5 minutes. Add the onions and garlic, stirring occasionally, until softened, around 5 more minutes.
3. Mix in the tomato paste and sun-dried tomatoes, stirring constantly, until the paste becomes a deeper red and aromatic, about 2 minutes.
4. Pour in the broth, cream, basil, salt, Italian seasoning, and paprika. Stir and bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, letting it bubble and froth, about 12 minutes. Add the orzo, reduce the heat to medium-low, and cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is al dente, approximately 8 minutes.
5. Lower the heat to low, then add the spinach, cream cheese, and Parmesan. Stir until the cream cheese melts and the spinach wilts, about 5 minutes.
6. Top with extra Parmesan and basil for garnish before serving.