Description
Cheesy Garlic Bread Lasagna Soup is a hearty and comforting Italian-American dish combining the rich flavors of ground Italian sausage, aromatic herbs, tender lasagna noodles, and a creamy, cheesy tomato broth. This one-pot soup brings all the deliciousness of traditional lasagna into a warm, cozy bowl perfect for easy weeknight dinners or sharing with family.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 8 lasagna noodles, broken into pieces
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Brown the Sausage: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add ground Italian sausage and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon to create crumbles.
- Sauté Onion: Add diced yellow onion to the pot and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened and translucent.
- Add Aromatics and Spices: Stir in minced garlic, dried basil, oregano, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Incorporate Tomato Paste: Add tomato paste to the pot and stir well to coat the sausage and onion mixture evenly.
- Add Liquids and Tomatoes: Pour in crushed tomatoes and chicken broth, stirring to combine everything.
- Simmer the Soup: Bring soup to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer gently.
- Cook Lasagna Noodles: Add broken lasagna noodles and cook for 10-12 minutes until noodles are tender but not mushy.
- Add Cream and Cheese: Stir heavy cream, shredded mozzarella, and grated Parmesan into the soup until melted and creamy.
- Serve and Garnish: Remove soup from heat. Ladle into bowls, top each serving with a scoop of ricotta cheese and garnish with fresh basil leaves.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, omit the sausage and substitute chicken broth with vegetable broth.
- Using oven-ready lasagna noodles can reduce cooking time since they don’t require precooking.
- Serve this soup alongside cheesy garlic bread for a complete and indulgent meal.
- Adjust crushed red pepper flakes based on preferred spice level.
- Leftovers store well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat gently on the stovetop.
