Description
Homemade Lasagna Soup is a hearty and comforting dish that combines all the flavors of classic lasagna in a warm, savory soup. Packed with Italian sausage, tender lasagna noodles, and topped with a cheesy ricotta blend, it's perfect for cozy dinners.
Ingredients
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Soup Ingredients
- 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 to the pot 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 well and increase heat to high to bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Simmer the soup: Once simmering, reduce heat to medium-low and let the soup simmer gently for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally to blend flavors.
- Cook the pasta: Break 1/2 pound lasagna pasta into 1 to 2 inch pieces. Stir them into the soup and cook for 15 minutes until the noodles are tender but still slightly firm (al dente). Remove pot from heat and discard the bay leaves.
- Prepare the cheese topping: While noodles cook, combine 16 ounces ricotta cheese, 1 cup shredded mozzarella, 1 cup grated Parmesan, and 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning in a medium bowl. Mix until well combined.
- 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 reach desired consistency.
- You can substitute lasagna pasta with bow tie, penne, or other bite-size pasta shapes.
- Use low-sodium broth to control the salt content if preferred.
- For a milder sausage, use sweet Italian sausage instead of spicy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
