Description
White Lasagna Soup is a comforting and creamy one-pot dish that transforms traditional white lasagna flavors into a warm, cheesy soup. Featuring tender lasagna noodles, seasoned Italian sausage, garlic, spinach, cream cheese, and shredded mozzarella in a garlicky chicken broth enriched with heavy cream, this soup is a quick, hearty meal perfect for busy evenings or chilly days.
Ingredients
Scale
Soup Base
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 ounces cream cheese
Meat and Seasoning
- 1 pound ground Italian sausage
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Pasta and Vegetables
- 10 lasagna noodles, broken into pieces
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
Cheeses and Garnish
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil, for garnish
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Cook Sausage and Season: Add ground Italian sausage to the pot, breaking it up with a spoon. Cook until browned and fully cooked through. Stir in Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes if using, and salt for flavor.
- 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 are al dente.
- Add Cream Cheese: Reduce heat to low and stir in the cream cheese until fully melted and blended into the broth, creating a creamy base.
- Add Cream and Spinach: Stir in heavy cream and chopped fresh spinach. Simmer gently for another 2-3 minutes, allowing the spinach to wilt and flavors to meld.
- Finish with Cheese: Turn off the heat and stir in shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheeses until melted and incorporated into the soup.
- Garnish and Serve: Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with fresh basil leaves to elevate the flavor and presentation. Serve warm and enjoy the comforting flavors.
Notes
- For a spicier soup, increase the amount of red pepper flakes or use spicy Italian sausage.
- You can substitute fresh spinach with kale or swiss chard for a different leafy green option.
- Use gluten-free lasagna noodles if you need to make the recipe gluten free.
- Leftover soup stores well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; reheat gently on the stove.
- For extra creaminess, add a splash more heavy cream or a dollop of ricotta cheese when serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Sautéing, Boiling, Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
Keywords: White Lasagna Soup, Italian soup, creamy soup recipe, one-pot meal, comfort food, Italian sausage soup, spinach soup, cheesy soup
