Hearty Italian Sausage Soup That'll Make Your Day Better

Italian sausage

🥗Healthier: turkey sausage

💰Cheaper: pork sausage

Turkey sausage is lower in fat while pork sausage is often more affordable.

canned tomatoes

🥗Healthier: fresh tomatoes

💰Cheaper: crushed tomatoes

Fresh tomatoes can provide a fresher taste, while crushed tomatoes are often less expensive.

cannellini beans

🥗Healthier: chickpeas

💰Cheaper: navy beans

Chickpeas offer more protein, and navy beans are generally cheaper.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated cheese blend

Nutritional yeast is a low-calorie alternative, while a blend can be more affordable.

Cook the Italian sausage in a pot until browned.

Add chopped onions, garlic, carrots, celery, and bell pepper to the pot and sauté until softened.

Stir in the mushrooms and cook for a few more minutes.

Add the fire roasted tomatoes, beans, orzo, and broth to the pot.

Season with thyme, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and cayenne if desired.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until the orzo is cooked.

Stir in the spinach until wilted.

To make the soup creamy, mix the heavy whipping cream with flour and some warm broth, then stir into the soup.

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