Description
Lasagna Soup is a comforting and hearty dish that brings all the flavors of traditional lasagna in a warm, satisfying soup form. This ultimate recipe is packed with Italian sausage, aromatic herbs, tomato goodness, and a cheesy topping that melts in your mouth.
Ingredients
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Main Soup:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound Italian sausage (mild or hot)
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 2 bay leaves
- 8 ounces mafalda or broken lasagna noodles
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Cheesy Topping:
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Garnish:
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Soup Base: Heat olive oil in a large pot, brown the sausage, add onion, garlic, oregano, and red pepper flakes.
- Add Flavor: Stir in tomato paste, crushed tomatoes, chicken broth, and bay leaves. Simmer for 20 minutes.
- Cook the Noodles: Add pasta and cook until al dente. Stir in basil, season with salt and pepper.
- Make Cheesy Topping: Combine ricotta, Parmesan, and mozzarella in a bowl.
- Serve: Remove bay leaves, top soup with cheese mixture, and garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute ground beef or turkey for sausage.
- For a creamier soup, stir some of the cheese mixture directly into the pot before serving.
- Use gluten-free pasta if needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 1180 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
