Description
This Homemade Lasagna Soup recipe transforms the classic Italian lasagna into a hearty, comforting soup packed with ground Italian sausage, tender lasagna pasta, and a rich tomato-based broth. It's finished with a creamy, cheesy topping made from ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheeses seasoned with Italian herbs, making it a perfect one-pot meal for cozy dinners.
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 to 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 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. Increase heat to high and bring to a simmer.
- Simmer soup: Once simmering, reduce heat to medium-low and let the soup simmer gently for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Cook pasta: Break lasagna pasta into bite-size pieces and stir into the soup. Cook for 15 minutes, or until noodles are tender but still slightly firm (al dente). Remove from heat and discard bay leaves.
- Prepare cheese topping: In a medium bowl, combine ricotta cheese, shredded mozzarella, grated Parmesan, and 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning. 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 pasta absorbs too much liquid during cooking, add additional beef broth as needed to maintain soup consistency.
- You can substitute lasagna pasta with other bite-size pasta shapes like bow tie or penne for variety.
- For a milder flavor, use sweet Italian sausage instead of spicy.
- The cheese topping can be prepared in advance and stored in the refrigerator if needed.
- For a lower fat option, use lean ground turkey instead of Italian sausage.
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: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
