Creamy Sausage, Butternut Squash, Orzo, and Spinach Soup (30 Minutes, One Pot)

A bowl of this hearty soup—featuring butternut squash, sausage, spinach, and orzo—will do wonders for warding off a chilly winter night. This dish calls for only one pot and can be prepared in about thirty minutes. This dish is ideal for weeknights when you're short on time but yet want something healthy to eat.

Recipe Items

crumbled spicy Italian sausage, 15 ounces
1 teaspoon of either Italian seasoning or Provence herbs
Just the leaves, not the sprigs, of fresh thyme, 1 tablespoon
chili peppers, chopped to taste
1-cup uncooked orzo
4 minced garlic cloves
chicken broth, 5 cups
Peel and dice a butternut squash, 10 ounces.
5 ounces of fresh spinach
½ cup of thick cream
For the garnish, you'll need 1/3 cup of shaved, shredded, or grated Parmesan cheese.
Standard American - Imperial

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