Description
Hearty spinach and sausage lasagna soup blends Italian comfort with soup simplicity. Rich layers of cheese, pasta, and savory sausage come together for a satisfying meal you’ll crave on chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 1 ½ lb (0.5 kg) ground sausage
- 5 lasagna noodles, broken into pieces
- 4 cups baby spinach
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 cup milk
- 8 oz mushrooms, sliced
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsps butter
- 3 tbsps flour
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp dried basil
Instructions
- Sauté Sausage: Crumble sausage in a large saucepan, cooking until browned and releasing its robust flavor profile.
- Build Base: Add onions and mushrooms to the sausage, sautéing until vegetables soften and develop a rich caramelized essence.
- Aromatic Layer: Introduce minced garlic and fresh spinach, allowing the greens to wilt and infuse the mixture with vibrant color and earthy notes.
- Liquid Foundation: Pour chicken broth into the pan, breaking lasagna noodles into rustic fragments and sprinkling dried herbs to enhance the soup’s depth.
- Simmer and Merge: Allow the soup to gently bubble, cooking noodles until tender and permitting flavors to harmonize for approximately 10 minutes.
- Cream Preparation: Craft a velvety sauce by creating a roux with butter and flour, then gradually whisking in milk until the mixture transforms into a smooth, luxurious cream.
- Cheese Integration: Remove from heat and fold in Parmesan cheese, stirring until completely melted and creating a silky, rich texture.
- Final Fusion: Incorporate the creamy cheese mixture into the soup, stirring to ensure a seamless blend of flavors and achieving a decadent, comforting consistency.
- Serve Immediately: Ladle the steaming soup into warm bowls, capturing its peak temperature and savory complexity.
Notes
- Meat Browning Technique: Crumble sausage thoroughly and cook until golden edges develop, maximizing flavor and creating crispy texture.
- Vegetable Sauté Tip: Cook onions and mushrooms slowly to release natural sugars, enhancing the soup’s depth and complexity.
- Noodle Breaking Strategy: Snap lasagna noodles into uneven, rustic pieces to create interesting texture and authentic homemade feel.
- Cream Base Secret: Whisk roux ingredients consistently to prevent lumps, ensuring a smooth, luxurious cream sauce that seamlessly integrates with the soup.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg