Description
This comforting Lasagna Soup transforms the flavors of classic lasagna into a warm, hearty soup perfect for cozy meals. It features Italian sausage, rich tomato sauces, tender lasagna noodles, and a creamy blend of ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheeses, offering the gooey cheesiness and robust taste of traditional lasagna in every spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Sauce and Broth
- 8 oz Tomato Sauce
- 24 oz Marinara Sauce
- 4 cups Low-Sodium Chicken Broth
- 1/4 cup Heavy Cream
Meat and Aromatics
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- 2 tbsp Minced Garlic
- 1/2 White Onion, chopped
- 1 lb Ground Italian Sausage
Seasonings
- Italian Seasoning, to taste
- Garlic Powder, to taste
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Pasta and Cheese
- Lasagna Noodles, broken into bite-sized pieces (about 6 oz dry)
- 1 cup Ricotta Cheese
- 1 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
- 1 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
Instructions
- Heat aromatics: Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add minced garlic and chopped onion, cooking for 2–3 minutes until fragrant and the onions become translucent.
- Cook sausage: Add 1 pound of ground Italian sausage to the pot. Break it up with a spoon and cook until browned and fully cooked through, about 5–7 minutes. Drain excess grease if necessary.
- Season sausage: Season the cooked sausage with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper according to taste. Stir to combine.
- Prepare cheese mixture: In a medium bowl, mix together the ricotta cheese, shredded mozzarella, grated Parmesan, and a pinch of Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth. Set aside for garnishing and for use in the soup.
- Add sauces and broth: Pour tomato sauce, marinara sauce, and low-sodium chicken broth into the pot with the sausage. Use a bit of broth to swirl out any remaining sauce from the marinara jar. Stir well to combine.
- Simmer soup: Bring the soup to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
- Cook noodles: Add broken lasagna noodles to the simmering soup. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking and cook for 12–15 minutes, or until noodles are tender.
- Add cream and cheese mixture: Stir in the heavy cream and half of the prepared ricotta cheese mixture into the soup. Mix thoroughly until the soup is creamy and well blended. Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed.
- Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls. Top each serving with spoonfuls of the remaining ricotta cheese mixture and sprinkle additional shredded mozzarella or Parmesan if desired. Serve warm and enjoy your lasagna-inspired soup!
Notes
- To prevent noodles from sticking, stir occasionally while they cook.
- You can substitute ground beef or turkey for Italian sausage to adjust the flavor or fat content.
- Use low-sodium broth to control the saltiness of the soup more effectively.
- For a vegetarian version, omit sausage and use vegetable broth instead.
- This soup can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently on the stovetop.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Keywords: Lasagna Soup, Italian Soup, Comfort Food, Hearty Soup, Sausage Soup, Cheesy Soup, One Pot Meal
