Description
Italian Lasagna Soup is a comforting and hearty dish that combines the flavors of traditional lasagna in a warm, brothy soup. Featuring Italian sausage, crushed tomatoes, broken lasagna noodles, and a blend of cheeses for topping, this recipe offers a delicious and easy-to-make meal perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Soup:
- 1 lb Italian sausage
- 1/2 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 4 cups beef stock
- 1 cup water
- 1/4 tsp Italian seasoning
- 10 sheets dry lasagna pasta, broken into pieces
- 1 to 2 tbsp fresh basil, torn
- Salt and pepper, to taste
For Serving:
- Ricotta cheese
- Grated parmesan cheese
- Shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Brown the Sausage: Remove the sausage meat from the casings if necessary, and add it to a large soup pot over medium-high heat. Brown the sausage for about 5 minutes, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks. Drain off any excess fat rendered before proceeding.
- Cook the Onion and Garlic: Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the browned sausage in the pot. Continue cooking for an additional 4-5 minutes until the onion is softened and the garlic is fragrant.
- Add Liquids, Seasoning, and Pasta: Stir in the crushed tomatoes, beef stock, water, Italian seasoning, and broken lasagna noodles. Increase heat to high and bring the mixture to a boil, stirring to distribute the noodles evenly. Once boiling, reduce the heat to maintain a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally to prevent noodles from sticking.
- Simmer the Soup: Cover the pot with the lid slightly ajar and simmer the soup for about 15 minutes or until the pasta is tender, stirring occasionally to avoid sticking.
- Finish and Season the Soup: Stir in the torn fresh basil and season with salt and pepper to taste. Adjust seasoning as desired for enhanced flavor.
- Serve and Add Cheese Toppings: Ladle the hot lasagna soup into bowls and top each serving with a dollop of ricotta cheese, a small handful of shredded mozzarella, and grated parmesan cheese. Adjust the toppings to your liking for extra creaminess and rich flavor.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for the Italian sausage for a leaner option.
- Use gluten-free lasagna noodles to make this recipe gluten-free.
- Fresh basil added at the end enhances the soup’s aroma and flavor.
- Stir the soup frequently during simmering to prevent the noodles from sticking to the bottom.
- This soup is best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 32 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Keywords: Italian lasagna soup, lasagna soup recipe, Italian soup, sausage soup, lasagna pasta soup, easy dinner soup, comforting soup, cheesy lasagna soup
