Chicken, Spinach, & Orzo Soup

Ingedients:
4 Tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, diced
3 tsp. minced garlic
1 quart chicken broth, reduced sodium
1 quart vegetable broth
1 quart water
2 bags of fresh spinach leaves, 6 oz. each (spinach cooks down, I promise it will fit!)
2 cans Italian diced tomatoes
1 Tablespoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon ground oregano
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 lb. Orzo pasta, uncooked
4 chicken sausage links, sliced (I used herb chicken sausage)

Directions:
1. In a large pot, combine olive oil, onion, and garlic and saute for about 2 minutes on high heat.
2. Add both broths, water, spinach leaves, tomatoes, basil, oregano, and pepper; bring to a boil.
3. Add Orzo pasta to soup and cook according to package specifications on medium-high heat; Stirring occasionally.
4. The last 5 minutes, add chicken sausage and continue cooking. Serve with parmesan cheese.

By Kristen Stevenson