Description
Hearty cheesy Italian sausage lasagna soup blends classic lasagna comfort with warming soup traditions. Melted cheese, robust herbs, and savory sausage create a soul-satisfying meal you’ll crave on chilly evenings.
Ingredients
- 1 lb (1 pound) ground Italian sausage or ground beef
- 4 cups (946 ml) chicken broth
- 2 cups (474 ml) heavy cream
- 1 14.5 oz (411 g) crushed tomatoes
- 1 tsp (5 ml) dried basil
- 1 tsp (5 ml) dried oregano
- ½ tsp (2.5 ml) red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 cup (237 ml) ricotta cheese
- ½ cup (118 ml) grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 ½ cups (355 ml) shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 oz (227 g) lasagna noodles, broken into smaller pieces
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Sausage Searing: Brown ground Italian sausage in a large pot over medium heat, methodically crumbling and rendering out excess fat.
- Aromatic Foundation: Incorporate diced onions and minced garlic, sautéing until vegetables become translucent and release their fragrant essence, melding with the caramelized meat.
- Liquid Transformation: Pour chicken broth and crushed tomatoes into the pot, bringing the mixture to a gentle simmer while introducing basil, oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
- Noodle Integration: Break lasagna noodles into rustic pieces and submerge them in the simmering broth, allowing them to soften and absorb the rich, savory flavors until perfectly tender.
- Creamy Cheese Finale: Stir in heavy cream, ricotta, Parmesan, and mozzarella, transforming the soup into a luxuriously smooth, cheese-laden elixir that blankets the palate with indulgent warmth.
- Serving Preparation: Taste and adjust seasonings, ensuring a perfectly balanced flavor profile. Ladle the piping hot soup into bowls, ready to be savored immediately.
Notes
Manage Noodle Texture: Break lasagna noodles into smaller pieces to ensure even cooking and prevent overcrowding, which can lead to mushy or unevenly cooked pasta.
Control Spice Level: Adjust red pepper flakes according to personal heat preference; start with a pinch and gradually increase for a customized flavor experience.
Cheese Melting Technique: Add cheeses gradually and stir gently to create a smooth, creamy consistency without clumping or separating the dairy components.
Storage and Reheating: Store leftovers separately from noodles to prevent soggy texture; when reheating, add a splash of broth to maintain soup’s original consistency and refresh the flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 564
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 1032 mg
- Fat: 39 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 29 g
- Cholesterol: 116 mg