"Orzo Spinach Italian Sausage Soup combines orzo pasta, baby spinach and other vegetables, plus zesty Italian sausage in a flavorful soup!..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 cup dry orzo
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1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
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1 pound sweet Italian sausage, removed from casings
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2 cups onion, diced
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2 cups carrot, diced
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1 cup celery diced
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1 teaspoon dry oregano
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1 ½ teaspoons dry basil
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½ teaspoon dry marjoram
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½ teaspoon kosher salt
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½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic
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Pinch red pepper flakes
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1 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes with juice
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2 quarts chicken or vegetable stock
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1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated and divided
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5-ounce package baby spinach (4 cups)
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Ciabatta bread, for serving
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Butter, to toast the bread