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Creamy Sausage & Orzo Soup with Spinach & Sweet Potatoes

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This Creamy Sausage & Orzo Soup with Spinach & Sweet Potatoes is a rich, flavorful, and comforting one-pot meal. With hearty sausage, tender orzo, sweet potatoes, and a creamy broth, it’s a perfect balance of savory and sweet, made for cozy nights.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Italian sausage (mild or spicy, casing removed)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil (if needed)
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups diced sweet potatoes or butternut squash
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/2 tsp dried sage
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 3/4 cup orzo pasta
  • 3 cups fresh spinach
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
  • Optional: grated Parmesan cheese, for serving

Instructions

  1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, cook sausage over medium heat until browned and cooked through, breaking it up as it cooks. Drain excess grease if needed.
  2. If the pot is dry, add olive oil and sauté diced onion for 3–4 minutes until softened.
  3. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Stir in sweet potatoes (or squash), thyme, sage, salt, and pepper. Mix to coat the vegetables in the sausage drippings.
  5. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes, or until vegetables are just tender.
  6. Add orzo and continue to simmer for 8–10 minutes, until orzo is cooked through.
  7. Stir in spinach and cook until wilted.
  8. Pour in heavy cream and warm through without boiling. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  9. Ladle into bowls and top with grated Parmesan if desired.

Notes

  • Use turkey or plant-based sausage for a lighter or vegetarian version.
  • Swap spinach with kale or Swiss chard for variety.
  • For a gluten-free option, substitute orzo with rice or gluten-free pasta.
  • If freezing, omit the cream and add it when reheating.

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