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Creamy Italian Sausage and Butternut Squash Orzo Soup

A comforting and creamy soup with Italian sausage and butternut squash that's perfect for cozy evenings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound Italian sausage can use spicy or sweet
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 medium butternut squash, peeled and diced
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup orzo pasta
  • 1 teaspoon thyme
  • 1 teaspoon rosemary
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup heavy cream optional for richness
  • to taste Fresh parsley, chopped optional for garnishing

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Add the Italian sausage and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Stir in the chopped onion and minced garlic, cooking until the onion is translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Add the diced butternut squash and cook for another 3-5 minutes.
  5. Pour in the chicken broth, bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 10-15 minutes.
  6. Stir in the orzo, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper, and continue simmering for about 8-10 minutes until the orzo is al dente.
  7. Slowly stir in the heavy cream and let it sit for another 2-3 minutes.
  8. Ladle the soup into bowls and sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

This soup tastes even better the next day, so make a big batch and enjoy it all week. You can also blend it for picky eaters. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.