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White Lasagna Soup Recipe

White Lasagna Soup Recipe
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5.3 from 6 reviews

White Lasagna Soup is a creamy, cheesy, and hearty soup that captures the classic flavors of a white lasagna in a warm, comforting bowl. Featuring browned Italian sausage, tender lasagna noodles, fresh spinach, and a rich white broth made with cream cheese and heavy cream, this soup is perfect for quick weeknight dinners or cozy cold-weather meals. Topped with melted mozzarella, Parmesan, and fresh basil, it offers all the indulgent taste of lasagna without the fuss of layering and baking.

Ingredients

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Base 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

Dairy and Vegetables

  • 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

Garnish

  • Fresh basil, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Sauté Onion: In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook until translucent, about 3 to 4 minutes, developing a savory base for the soup.
  2. Add Garlic: Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant, infusing the dish with aromatic flavor.
  3. Cook Sausage: Add the ground Italian sausage to the pot, breaking it up with a spoon. Cook thoroughly until browned and no longer pink, about 6 to 8 minutes.
  4. Season: Mix in Italian seasoning, optional red pepper flakes, and salt to the sausage, enhancing the taste and complexity of the broth.
  5. Add Broth and Noodles: Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Add the broken lasagna noodles and cook for 10 to 12 minutes, until the noodles are al dente.
  6. Melt Cream Cheese: Reduce heat to low and stir in the cream cheese piece by piece until fully melted to create a creamy texture.
  7. Incorporate Cream and Spinach: Pour in the heavy cream and add the chopped spinach. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until the spinach wilts and the soup is heated through.
  8. Add Cheeses: Turn off the heat and stir in the shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth throughout the soup.
  9. Garnish and Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh basil leaves. Serve hot for a comforting meal.

Notes

  • For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or whole milk, and use reduced-fat cheeses.
  • To make it vegetarian, use plant-based sausage or omit it and add extra vegetables such as mushrooms or zucchini.
  • Gluten-free option: replace lasagna noodles with gluten-free pasta or spiralized vegetables like zucchini.
  • Reheat gently on the stove or in the microwave; add extra broth or water if the soup thickens too much after storage.
  • Stores in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Freezing is possible but not ideal due to cream texture changes.

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Keywords: white lasagna soup, creamy lasagna soup, Italian sausage soup, easy dinner soup, comfort food soup, cheesy lasagna broth

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