Italian
Sausage and Orzo Soup Recipe
Ingredients
:
1
pound Italian turkey sausage links, casings removed
1
large onion, chopped
1
medium carrot, chopped
1
celery rib, chopped
2
cartons (32 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth
1
can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1
can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1
garlic clove, minced
1
teaspoon dried oregano
1/2
teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/2
teaspoon dried basil
1/4
teaspoon dried thyme
1/4
teaspoon fennel seed, crushed
1
bay leaf
3/4
cup uncooked orzo pasta
How
To Make :
In
a Dutch oven coated with cooking spray, cook the sausage, onion, carrot and
celery over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain.
Add
the broth, tomatoes, tomato sauce, garlic, seasonings and bay leaf. Bring to a
boil. Stir in orzo; cook, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes or until pasta is tender.
Discard bay leaf. Sprinkle servings with cheese if desired.
Nutrition
Facts :
1
cup: 144 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 25mg cholesterol, 811mg sodium,
16g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 11g protein.