Italian Sausage Orzo Vegetable Soup Recipe

Name: Italian Sausage Orzo Vegetable Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb ground sweet Italian sausage; 1 onion, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 28 ounces canned crushed tomatoes; 6 cups water; ½ cup orzo pasta; 2 beef bouillon cubes; 1 tablespoon basil; 1 teaspoon fennel seed; 1 lb green beans, cut into 1 inch lengths; 6 carrots, peeled and chopped; 2 cups zucchini, chopped; ¼ cup dry white wine

Servings: persons

1 lb ground sweet Italian sausage
1 onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
28 ounces canned crushed tomatoes
6 cups water
½ cup orzo pasta
2 beef bouillon cubes
1 tablespoon basil
1 teaspoon fennel seed
1 lb green beans, cut into 1 inch lengths
6 carrots, peeled and chopped
2 cups zucchini, chopped
¼ cup dry white wine

1
In a large soup pot, crumble sausage and cook over medium heat, stirring often until browned; about 10 minutes.
2
Drain.
3
Add onion and garlic, and cook, stirring often, until onion is softened.
4
Stir in tomatoes, water, orzo and beef bullion.
5
Heat to boiling.
6
Stir in basil, fennel seeds, green beans and carrots.
7
Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer, uncovered for 20 minutes or until beans and carrots are almost tender.
8
Stir in zucchini and wine and cook 5-10 minutes longer or until vegetables are tender.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb ground sweet Italian sausage, 1 onion, chopped, 2 garlic cloves, minced, 28 ounces canned crushed tomatoes, and more.

Yes, Italian Sausage Orzo Vegetable Soup falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Italian Sausage Orzo Vegetable Soup

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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