Savory Orzo Stuffed Banana Peppers Soup
Savory Orzo Stuffed Banana Peppers Soup is a delightful and comforting dish that combines vibrant banana peppers, creamy cheeses, and hearty orzo pasta into a warm bowl of goodness. Perfect for chilly evenings or casual gatherings, this soup blends a medley of spices for an explosion of flavor that will satisfy your cravings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups diced banana peppers
- 1/2 cup chopped green pepper
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 lb ground turkey sausage (or chicken)
- 1 heaping tsp minced garlic
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 3/4 cup evaporated milk
- 1 1/2 cups shredded parmesan cheese
- 8 oz cream cheese, cubed
- 1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
Instructions
- Heat olive oil and butter in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onions, green pepper, and garlic until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Add ground turkey sausage; cook until browned (7–10 minutes). Stir in diced banana peppers along with salt, black pepper, basil, oregano, and thyme. Cook for another 5 minutes.
- Pour in chicken broth and evaporated milk; bring to a simmer. Mix in cream cheese cubes until melted.
- Add uncooked orzo pasta; cook according to package instructions (about 8–10 minutes) until al dente.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 790mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 55mg