Description
A comforting and indulgent twist on traditional lasagna in soup form, this Cheesy Garlic Bread Lasagna Soup is a hearty and flavorful dish perfect for cooler weather. Loaded with Italian sausage, fragrant herbs, creamy cheeses, and lasagna noodles, this soup is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
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Soup:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 8 lasagna noodles, broken into pieces
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
Garnish:
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the Italian sausage and cook until browned.
- Add the onion and cook until softened. Stir in garlic, basil, oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
- Stir in tomato paste and coat the mixture. Pour in crushed tomatoes and broth, bring to a boil, then simmer.
- Add lasagna noodles and cook until tender. Stir in cream, mozzarella, and Parmesan until melted.
- Remove from heat, ladle into bowls, top with ricotta, and garnish with basil.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, omit the sausage and use vegetable broth.
- You can use oven-ready lasagna noodles for quicker cooking.
- Serve with cheesy garlic bread for the full experience.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 31g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
