Description
Hearty lasagna soup blends Italian comfort with modern convenience, offering a delightful twist on classic lasagna. Rich layers of pasta, cheese, and savory broth create a soul-warming meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound Italian sausage
Vegetables:
- 1 onion
- 3 cloves garlic
Dairy and Cheese:
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
Tomato Base:
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 (14.5 ounces) can crushed tomatoes
Liquid:
- 4 cups chicken broth
Pasta:
- 4 ounces lasagna noodles
Herbs and Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 cup fresh basil
Instructions
- Sizzle ground sausage with diced onions and minced garlic in a spacious dutch oven over medium-high heat until meat caramelizes and vegetables become translucent, approximately 6-7 minutes.
- Incorporate tomato paste and crushed tomatoes, stirring to create a rich base, then pour in chicken broth and increase heat to generate a rolling boil.
- Snap lasagna noodles into rustic bite-sized fragments and introduce them into the bubbling liquid, reducing heat to medium and allowing pasta to simmer until perfectly tender, around 8-10 minutes.
- Sprinkle Italian seasoning throughout the soup, then calibrate flavor profile with measured salt and cracked black pepper to enhance overall taste complexity.
- Ladle steaming soup into ceramic bowls, creating a generous portion that showcases the hearty ingredients.
- Crown each serving with a lavish scatter of shredded mozzarella, creamy dollops of ricotta, freshly grated parmesan, and delicate torn basil leaves, allowing the cheese to gently melt into the warm broth.
Notes
- Swap ground sausage with plant-based crumbles for a vegetarian version that maintains rich, hearty flavor.
- Break lasagna noodles into smaller pieces before adding to ensure even cooking and easier eating experience.
- Use low-sodium chicken broth to control salt levels and customize seasoning according to personal taste preferences.
- Prepare cheese mixture separately and dollop on top just before serving to keep cheese fresh and prevent soggy texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg