Description
Homemade Lasagna Soup is a hearty and comforting Italian-inspired dish that combines the flavors of ground Italian sausage, tender lasagna pasta, a rich tomato-based broth, and a creamy cheese topping. Perfect for a cozy meal, this soup offers all the deliciousness of traditional lasagna in a warm, easy-to-eat bowl.
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 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 ground Italian sausage and cook, breaking it into small pieces, until browned, about 10 minutes. Drain excess grease, then return the pot to medium-high heat.
- Sauté Onion and Garlic: Add the diced onion and cook until softened and translucent, about 7 minutes. Stir in 5 teaspoons minced garlic and cook for 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add Liquids and Seasonings: Stir in 4 cups beef broth, 1 can tomato sauce, and 2 cans 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 the mixture 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.
- Cook the Pasta: Break lasagna pasta into 1 to 2-inch pieces. Stir into the soup and cook for 15 minutes, until noodles are tender but still slightly firm. Remove pot from heat and discard bay leaves.
- Prepare Cheese Topping: While noodles cook, combine ricotta cheese, shredded mozzarella, grated Parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning in a bowl. Mix well.
- Serve: Ladle 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 as needed to maintain desired soup consistency.
- Instead of lasagna pasta, bite-sized pasta shapes like bow tie or penne can be used as substitutes.
- For a leaner option, substitute ground Italian sausage with ground turkey or chicken sausage.
- To make the soup spicier, add crushed red pepper flakes along with the Italian seasoning.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 750 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
