Description
White Lasagna Soup is a creamy, comforting Italian-inspired soup that combines the rich, layered flavors of traditional lasagna into a warm, easy-to-make bowl. Featuring Italian sausage, tender lasagna noodles, ricotta cheese, spinach, and Parmesan, this soup delivers a hearty and satisfying meal perfect for cozy nights and family dinners.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 pound Italian sausage (can substitute ground turkey or omit for vegetarian)
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 8 ounces lasagna noodles, broken into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
Instructions
- Brown the sausage and aromatics: Heat a large pot over medium heat and cook the Italian sausage until browned and cooked through. Remove excess grease, then add diced onions and minced garlic, sautéing until fragrant and translucent.
- Add broth and noodles: Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Break lasagna noodles into bite-sized pieces and add to the pot, cooking until tender according to package instructions.
- Incorporate cheese and spinach: Lower the heat and stir in ricotta cheese, fresh spinach, and some Parmesan cheese. Stir gently until the soup turns creamy and the spinach wilts.
- Season and finish: Adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, and Italian herbs to taste. Let the soup simmer for a few more minutes to blend all flavors before serving.
Notes
- Don’t overcook the noodles to prevent mushiness; remove from heat when noodles are just al dente.
- Use fresh ricotta and Parmesan cheese for a smoother, creamier texture.
- Brown the sausage and sauté aromatics separately to build depth of flavor.
- Taste before adding extra salt, as broth and cheeses contain saltiness.
- Add spinach late to keep the greens bright and tender.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soups
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 65mg