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Lasagna Soup

A comforting and hearty soup that captures all the flavors of classic lasagna in a quick one-pot meal.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 8 ounces lasagna noodles, broken into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 pound bulk Italian sausage (or links, casings removed)
  • 1 yellow onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 (15-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Dash freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cup shredded whole milk mozzarella cheese (about 2 ounces)
  • 6–8 fresh basil leaves, torn

Instructions

  1. Cook the lasagna noodles according to the package directions, drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process.
  2. In a large Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat and brown the Italian sausage for 5-7 minutes.
  3. Add chopped onion and garlic, cooking until softened (about 5 minutes). Stir in tomato paste, basil, oregano, and crushed red pepper flakes, cooking for 2 minutes.
  4. Pour in chicken broth, crushed tomatoes, and water; bring to a boil and then simmer uncovered for 15 minutes.
  5. In a medium bowl, mix ricotta and Parmesan cheese, seasoning with black pepper.
  6. In serving bowls, add about 1 cup of cooked noodles, ladle the soup over them, and top with mozzarella cheese, ricotta mixture, and torn basil leaves.
  7. Serve immediately and enjoy with crusty bread or garlic bread.

Notes

For a vegetarian option, substitute Italian sausage with plant-based sausage or sautéed mushrooms and use vegetable broth.

  • Author: miguel-santiago
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Non-Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 60mg

Keywords: lasagna soup, quick dinner, one-pot meal, Italian comfort food, easy soup recipe