Prep Peppers: Cut tops off banana peppers and remove seeds. Dice tops and set aside.

Cook Sausage: Heat olive oil over medium heat, cook sausage until browned, then set aside.

Sauté Vegetables: In the same pot, sauté onion, bell pepper, and diced banana pepper tops until softened. Add minced garlic last.

Combine Mixtures: Return cooked sausage, add chicken broth and evaporated milk. Bring to a boil.

Incorporate Cheeses: Lower heat, add Parmesan and cream cheese, stirring until melted and smooth.

Simmer: Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 25 minutes.

Cook Orzo: In a separate pot, cook orzo according to package instructions, drain and rinse.

Serve and Garnish: Ladle soup into bowls, garnish with reserved banana pepper slices and extra Parmesan.