Italian Sausage & Orzo Soup

Ingredients:

• 1 lb. ground Italian sausage (I use mild, but spicy or sweet would be great)

• 1 small onion, diced

• 1 Tbsp. of minced garlic

• 4 cups chicken stock

• 28 oz. crushed tomatoes

• 1/2 tsp. Red pepper flakes

• 1 1/2 tsp. Italian seasoning

• 1 cup orzo

• 2 cups fresh spinach

• 1/4 cup heavy cream

• lots of Parmesan

1. Begin by browning the ground sausage. Drain any excess fat.

2. Add in the diced onion. Cook until tender. Then add in the garlic.

3. Pour in the chicken stock along with a good pinch of salt.

4. Add the crushed tomatoes and spices. Bring to a boil.

5. Add your orzo. Cover your pot and cook on low for 10-12 minutes until the orzo is all the way cooked through.

6. Dump in your spinach. Let it wilt for several minutes.

7. Pour in your heavy cream and parmesan cheese!

*I serve mine with Ritz crackers. Enjoy! :)