Description
A comforting and creamy twist on traditional lasagna, this White Lasagna Soup is a hearty and flavorful dish perfect for a cozy night in. Loaded with Italian sausage (or chicken), spinach, and three types of cheese, this soup is a satisfying meal on its own.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Soup:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lb ground Italian sausage or ground chicken
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups water
- 8 lasagna noodles, broken into bite-sized pieces
Finishing Touches:
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
Instructions
- Saute Aromatics: In a large pot, sauté onion in olive oil until soft. Add garlic, then brown the sausage or chicken.
- Add Seasonings and Broth: Stir in basil, oregano, pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Pour in broth and water, bring to a boil.
- Cook Noodles: Add lasagna noodles, cook until tender.
- Finish Soup: Lower heat, stir in cream, cheeses until melted. Add spinach, cook until wilted.
- Serve: Ladle into bowls, top with ricotta.
Notes
- For extra richness, stir the ricotta directly into the soup instead of using it as a topping.
- This soup thickens as it cools—add a splash of broth or water to reheat leftovers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
