| Prep time: | 15 Min |
| Cook time: | 45 Min |
| Ready in: | 1 Hr |
| SERVINGS: |
| Original yield: 8 servings |
INGREDIENTS
* 6 (4 ounce) links sweet Italian sausage
* 1 green bell pepper, chopped
* 1 onion, chopped
* 2 teaspoons chopped garlic
* 1 (28 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes with liquid, chopped
* 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
* 2 teaspoons dried basil
* 8 cups chicken broth
* 1/2 pound dried orzo pasta
* 1 (10 ounce) package chopped frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
* freshly grated Parmesan cheese to taste
DIRECTIONS
* Place the sausage in a large skillet over medium heat, and cook until evenly brown. Remove from skillet, and crumble into a large pot. Add bell pepper, onion, garlic, and tomatoes with their liquid. Stir in parsley, basil, and chicken broth. Cover, place over medium heat, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, and cook for 30 minutes.
* Stir orzo pasta and spinach into the pot. Continue cooking soup 10 minutes, or until pasta is al dente. Serve topped with Parmesan cheese.
