Easy one pot soup that doesn't take a lot of time but tastes like it did. If you prefer, use rice or some other pasta. Feel free to add other chopped vegetables, such as celery and carrots. Great warmed up the next day.
Preparation Time
15 mins
Cooking Time
45 mins
Total Time
60 mins
Calories
558 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Place the sausage in a large skillet over medium heat, and cook until evenly brown. Remove from skillet, and crumble into a large pot. Add bell pepper, onion, garlic, and tomatoes with their liquid. Stir in parsley, basil, and chicken broth. Cover, place over medium heat, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, and cook for 30 minutes.
Step 2
Stir orzo pasta and spinach into the pot. Continue cooking soup 10 minutes, or until pasta is al dente. Serve topped with Parmesan cheese.
Ingredients
1 onion, chopped
½ cup chopped fresh parsley
2 teaspoons chopped garlic
1 green bell pepper, chopped
8 cups chicken broth
2 teaspoons dried basil
1 (28 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes with liquid, chopped
