The Best Lasagna Soup Recipe
Total Time
40 mins
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Rating
5 out of 5 stars
(151)
Ingredients
6 servings
- 6 oz lasagna noodles, broken into pieces
- 1 tbsp oil, avocado or olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 lb hot or sweet Italian sausage, casings removed
- 2 garlic cloves, chopped
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 32 oz low-sodium broth, (chicken or beef)
- 15 oz canned crushed tomatoes, with their juice
- 1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/2 cup half & half
- Ricotta cheese, for serving
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Preparation
Step 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the noodles and cook them for 2 minutes less than advised by the package instructions. Drain the noodles, drizzle them with oil, and set them aside.
Step 2
Place a heavy bottom pot or dutch oven over medium heat, add the sausage, and sautee until cooked through, breaking it up into small pieces with a spatula. Add the onion and cook until it’s translucent. Stir in pressed garlic and oregano and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 3
Add tomato paste, broth, and canned tomatoes. Bring to a boil then reduce heat, partially cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
Step 4
Keeping the heat at a simmer, add in noodles, half and half, parmesan, and basil. Simmer for a few more minutes and season to taste.
Step 5
Serve right away with a spoonful of ricotta cheese and a sprinkle of fresh basil.
Step 6
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Chef's notes
Keep the heat over medium – allow the flavors of the soup to come together gradually by keeping the heat at medium to medium-low.
Don’t cook the pasta all the way – drain it with 2-3 minutes left of cooking time, as it will finish cooking when you add it back to the soup pot.
Make the soup in a Dutch oven – it retains moisture and maintains even heat.
Use your favorite type of protein. Italian sausage can be made with ground beef, ground turkey, or ground pork. Use your favorite.
Swap out the ricotta for your favorite cheese. If you’re not a fan of ricotta, garnish the soup with shredded mozzarella or parmesan instead.
