Description
This hearty Homemade Lasagna Soup combines all the classic flavors of lasagna in a comforting and easy-to-make soup form. Ground Italian sausage, tender lasagna pasta, and a rich tomato broth are topped with a creamy, cheesy mixture of ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan for a delicious dinner that satisfies cravings in under an hour.
Ingredients
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Main 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 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 onions and garlic. Add the diced onion and cook until softened and translucent, about 7 minutes. Stir in 5 teaspoons minced garlic and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add broth and tomatoes. 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. Bring mixture to a simmer over high heat.
- Simmer the soup. Reduce heat to medium-low and let the soup simmer gently for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally to meld flavors.
- Cook the pasta. Break 1/2 pound lasagna pasta into bite-sized pieces and stir them into the soup. Cook for an additional 15 minutes, or until noodles are tender but still slightly firm (al dente). Remove the bay leaves and remove pot from heat.
- Prepare cheese topping. While the noodles cook, combine 16 ounces ricotta cheese, 1 cup shredded mozzarella, 1 cup grated Parmesan, and 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning in a bowl. Mix well until smooth.
- Serve. Ladle the 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 maintain desired soup consistency.
- You can substitute lasagna pasta with other bite-size pasta shapes such as bow tie or penne.
- For a milder sausage, choose sweet Italian sausage instead of hot.
- For a lower-fat version, use turkey sausage instead of pork sausage and low-fat cheeses.
