Description
White Lasagna Soup is a cozy and creamy twist on the classic Italian lasagna, transforming its signature flavors into a comforting, easy-to-make soup. Featuring seasoned Italian sausage, tender lasagna noodles, fresh spinach, and a luscious white sauce made with cream cheese and heavy cream, this one-pot meal combines the best elements of lasagna into a rich, flavorful broth. Perfect for chilly evenings or quick dinners, it’s a hearty, satisfying dish that delivers all the comfort of traditional lasagna without the effort of baking.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound ground Italian sausage
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 10 lasagna noodles, broken into pieces
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil, for garnish
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes, creating a flavorful base for the soup.
- Add Garlic: Stir in minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant, ensuring the garlic releases its aromatic oils without burning.
- Cook Sausage: Add ground Italian sausage to the pot, breaking it up with a spoon. Cook until browned and fully cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Season: Season the sausage mixture with Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes if using, and salt. Stir well to evenly distribute the flavors.
- Add Broth and Noodles: Pour in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a boil. Stir in broken lasagna noodles and cook for 10-12 minutes until noodles reach al dente texture.
- Melt Cream Cheese: Reduce heat to low and add cream cheese, stirring continuously until it is fully melted and incorporated into the soup, creating a creamy base.
- Add Cream and Spinach: Stir in heavy cream and chopped spinach, then simmer for another 2-3 minutes until the spinach wilts and the soup is heated through.
- Add Cheeses: Turn off the heat and stir in shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese until melted, enriching the soup’s flavor and texture.
- Garnish & Serve: Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with fresh basil leaves for a fragrant finishing touch. Serve hot and enjoy the comforting flavors.
Notes
- You can substitute ground Italian sausage with ground turkey for a leaner option.
- For a spicier soup, increase the red pepper flakes or add a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- Use gluten-free lasagna noodles to make this soup gluten-free.
- Leftover soup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated gently on the stove.
- Fresh spinach can be replaced with kale or Swiss chard for a different leafy green variation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Sautéing, Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
Keywords: white lasagna soup, creamy lasagna soup, Italian sausage soup, one-pot soup, comfort food, lasagna recipe, creamy pasta soup
