Description
Homemade Lasagna Soup is a hearty and comforting dish that captures the classic flavors of traditional lasagna in a warm, brothy soup. Packed with Italian sausage, tender lasagna noodles, and a cheesy ricotta topping, this recipe is perfect for a satisfying meal any day.
Ingredients
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Soup
- 2 pounds ground Italian sausage
- 1 medium white onion diced
- 5 teaspoons minced garlic (about 5 cloves)
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
- 2 (15 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 bay leaves
- 1/2 pound lasagna pasta broken into 1-2 inch pieces (about 2 cups)
Cheese Topping
- 16 ounces ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Cook the sausage: Heat a large pot over medium-high heat. Add 2 pounds of ground Italian sausage and cook, breaking it into small pieces, until browned, about 10 minutes. Drain excess grease and return the pot to medium-high heat.
- Sauté the vegetables and garlic: Add the diced onion to the pot and cook until softened and translucent, about 7 minutes. Stir in 5 teaspoons minced garlic and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add liquids and seasonings: Stir in 4 cups beef broth, 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce, and 2 cans (15 ounces each) diced tomatoes. Add 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning, 1 teaspoon black pepper, and 2 bay leaves. Stir to combine and increase heat to high to bring to a simmer.
- Simmer the soup: Once simmering, reduce the heat to medium-low and let the soup simmer gently for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally to meld the flavors.
- Cook the pasta: Break the lasagna pasta into bite-size pieces and stir into the soup. Cook for an additional 15 minutes or until the noodles are tender but still slightly firm (al dente). Remove the pot from heat and discard the bay leaves.
- Prepare the cheese topping: While the noodles cook, combine 16 ounces ricotta cheese, 1 cup shredded mozzarella, 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, and 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning in a medium bowl. Mix thoroughly.
- Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and top each serving with a generous spoonful of the cheese mixture. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- If the pasta absorbs too much liquid, add more beef broth to adjust consistency.
- Substitute lasagna pasta with other bite-size pasta shapes like bow tie or penne if desired.
- For a milder sausage flavor, use sweet Italian sausage instead of spicy.
- To reduce cooking time, use pre-cooked sausage or ground turkey.
- For added veggies, consider stirring in spinach or mushrooms during the simmering step.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
