Description
Hearty and comforting Homemade Lasagna Soup combines the rich flavors of Italian sausage, tomatoes, and Italian spices with tender lasagna pasta and a creamy cheese topping making it a perfect warm meal for gatherings or family dinners.
Ingredients
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Soup
- 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 bite-size 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
- Brown 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 aromatics: Add the diced onion 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 well and bring the mixture to a simmer over high heat.
- Simmer the soup: Once simmering, reduce heat to medium-low and let the soup gently simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally to blend flavors.
- Cook the pasta: Break lasagna pasta into 1 to 2 inch pieces and stir them into the soup. Cook for 15 minutes until pasta is al dente. Remove the pot from heat and discard bay leaves.
- Prepare cheese topping: While pasta cooks, combine ricotta cheese, shredded mozzarella, grated Parmesan, and 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning in a bowl. Mix thoroughly to combine.
- Serve: Ladle soup into bowls and top each serving with a generous spoonful of the cheese mixture. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- If pasta absorbs too much liquid, add additional beef broth as needed to reach desired consistency.
- You can substitute lasagna pasta with bow tie, penne, or other bite-size pasta shapes if preferred.
- For a leaner option, use ground turkey Italian sausage instead of pork sausage.
- Leftover soup can be refrigerated for up to 3 days; add a splash of broth when reheating if it thickens too much.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
