Description
This lasagna soup combines everything you love about traditional lasagna—gooey cheese, hearty pasta, and robust tomato sauce—in a warm, spoonable dish perfect for chilly autumn evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground Italian sausage (or ground turkey for a lighter option)
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional, for a little heat)
- 4 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth for a vegetarian option)
- 2 cups water
- 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 ounces lasagna noodles, broken into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley or basil, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the Italian sausage and cook until browned, breaking it up with a wooden spoon as it cooks. Remove any excess grease if necessary.
- Add the diced onion and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic, dried basil, oregano, and crushed red pepper flakes, cooking for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth, water, crushed tomatoes, and tomato paste. Stir to combine. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Let it cook for 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- While the soup simmers, break the lasagna noodles into bite-sized pieces. Add them to the pot and cook until tender, about 8-10 minutes.
- Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste. Stir well and remove from heat.
- In a small bowl, mix ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese together.
- To serve, ladle the soup into bowls and top each with a spoonful of the cheese mixture. Garnish with fresh parsley or basil for a pop of color.
Notes
[‘Cook the lasagna noodles just until tender to avoid them becoming mushy.’, ‘Sautéing the sausage and aromatics first ensures a deep, savory base for the soup.’, ‘If your noodles soak up too much broth, add a splash of water or broth when reheating.’, ‘This soup tastes even better the next day as the flavors continue to develop.’, ‘Feel free to substitute lasagna noodles with other pasta shapes like bowtie or penne.’]
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Fat: 18
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 22
Keywords: lasagna soup, cozy soup, fall recipe, Italian soup, comfort food, easy dinner, lasagna-inspired, hearty soup