Description
A comforting and flavorful twist on traditional lasagna, this Lasagna Soup recipe is perfect for cozy nights in. It’s packed with savory Italian sausage, aromatic herbs, hearty lasagna noodles, and topped with a creamy cheese mixture.
Ingredients
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For the soup:
- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
- 4 cups chicken or beef broth
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 8 ounces lasagna noodles, broken into pieces
- Salt and black pepper to taste
For the cheese topping:
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
For garnish:
- Fresh basil
Instructions
- Cook the sausage and onion: In a large pot, cook sausage and onion until browned. Drain excess fat and add garlic. Stir in tomato paste and cook briefly.
- Simmer the soup: Add crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, broth, herbs, and seasonings. Simmer for 15 minutes.
- Add the noodles: Stir in lasagna noodles and cook until tender.
- Prepare the cheese topping: Mix ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan in a bowl.
- Serve: Ladle soup into bowls, top with cheese mixture, garnish with basil, and serve hot.
Notes
- For extra richness, add a splash of cream to the soup.
- Ground beef or turkey can be substituted for the sausage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
