Description
White Lasagna Soup is a hearty and creamy Italian-American comfort food that combines the flavors of traditional lasagna with the warmth of a soup. Featuring savory Italian sausage, tender lasagna noodles, spinach, and a rich blend of cheeses including ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan, this soup offers a deliciously satisfying meal perfect for cozy dinners.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups water
- 8 lasagna noodles, broken into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach
Instructions
- Brown the Sausage and Sauté Aromatics: Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the ground Italian sausage and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon as it cooks to ensure even browning. Add the diced onion and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until softened. Stir in the minced garlic, Italian seasoning, and crushed red pepper flakes if using, cooking for an additional minute to release their flavors.
- Add Broth, Water, and Noodles: Pour in the chicken broth and water, then bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, add the broken lasagna noodles along with salt and black pepper. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook uncovered for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the noodles are tender but not mushy.
- Incorporate Cream and Cheeses: Stir in the heavy cream, grated Parmesan cheese, shredded mozzarella cheese, and ricotta cheese until the mixture becomes smooth, creamy, and well combined. This creates the signature rich texture of the soup.
- Add Spinach and Final Seasoning: Fold in the fresh spinach and stir until it wilts evenly throughout the soup. Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed.
- Serve: Ladle the soup hot into bowls and optionally top with extra grated cheese or fresh basil leaves for added flavor and presentation.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, replace the Italian sausage with plant-based sausage or omit the meat altogether and add mushrooms for a hearty texture.
- This soup tends to thicken as it sits; when reheating, add additional broth or a splash of cream to adjust the consistency.
- Use broken lasagna noodles to mimic the traditional pasta bite and ensure easy eating with a spoon.
- Adjust the level of crushed red pepper flakes based on your preferred spice tolerance.