Lasagna Soup Creamy Fall Comfort Recipe
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Diet: Standard
Ingredients
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- 1 lb Italian sausage (sweet or spicy) or lean ground beef
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 24 oz crushed tomatoes or marinara sauce
- 6 cups chicken or beef broth
- 8–10 lasagna noodles, broken into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup ricotta cheese (for topping)
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (for topping)
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Step 1: Brown the Meat. In a large pot or Dutch oven, cook the Italian sausage or ground beef over medium-high heat. Break the meat into small crumbles with a wooden spoon until it is fully browned and no longer pink. Drain any excess grease from the pot.
- Step 2: Sauté Aromatics. Add the diced onion to the pot with the meat. Sauté for 4-5 minutes until the onion becomes translucent and soft. Stir in the minced garlic and tomato paste, cooking for another 1-2 minutes until the garlic is fragrant and the paste has slightly darkened.
- Step 3: Simmer the Base. Pour in the crushed tomatoes, chicken broth, dried oregano, and dried basil. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Bring the liquid to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Step 4: Cook the Noodles. Add the broken lasagna noodles directly into the simmering soup. Cook for about 10-12 minutes, or until the noodles are al dente. Be sure to stir occasionally so the pasta doesn’t stick to the bottom of the pot.
- Step 5: Add Cream and Greens. Stir in the heavy cream and the fresh baby spinach. Continue to cook for 2 minutes until the spinach has wilted and the soup has turned a beautiful, creamy orange-red color. Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary.
- Step 6: Prepare the Cheese Topping. While the soup finishes, mix the ricotta, mozzarella, and parmesan cheese in a small bowl. This “cheese dollop” will be placed on top of each serving to mimic the cheesy layers of a traditional lasagna.