Description
This Homemade Lasagna Soup combines the hearty flavors of traditional lasagna with a comforting soup format, featuring Italian sausage, tomatoes, savory herbs, and a cheesy ricotta topping. Perfect for a cozy meal that satisfies cravings for Italian comfort food.
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 of 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 to combine and bring the mixture to a simmer over high heat.
- Simmer the Soup: Once simmering, reduce heat to medium-low and let soup simmer gently for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally to blend flavors.
- Cook the Pasta: Break 1/2 pound 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 pot from heat and discard bay leaves.
- Prepare 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 well.
- 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 adjust consistency.
- Substitute lasagna pasta with bow tie, penne, or other bite-size pasta shapes if desired.
- For a lighter version, use turkey sausage or lean ground beef instead of Italian sausage.
- The cheese topping can be prepared ahead of time and refrigerated until ready to serve.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
