Description
This White Lasagna Soup combines all the flavors of classic lasagna in a comforting, creamy soup. Loaded with Italian sausage, tender pasta, white beans, and spinach, this soup is a satisfying meal that’s easy to make in just one pot.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground Italian sausage (mild or hot)
- 1 small yellow onion (diced)
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Additional Ingredients:
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups water
- 8 lasagna noodles (broken into pieces)
- 1 (15-ounce) can white beans (drained and rinsed)
- 2 cups fresh spinach (chopped)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese (for topping)
- fresh basil (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the sausage and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon.
- Add the diced onion and cook until translucent, about 4 minutes.
- Stir in the garlic, basil, oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper, and cook for another minute.
- Pour in the chicken broth and water, then bring to a boil.
- Add broken lasagna noodles and cook until al dente, about 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Reduce heat to low, stir in white beans and spinach, and simmer for 2-3 minutes until spinach wilts.
- Stir in the heavy cream, mozzarella, and Parmesan until melted and combined.
- Ladle soup into bowls and top each serving with a dollop of ricotta cheese. Garnish with fresh basil if desired.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for sausage.
- For a vegetarian version, omit the sausage and use vegetable broth.
- Adjust spice level by increasing or reducing red pepper flakes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 465
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
