Lasagna Soup
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
40 mins
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Total Time
1 hr
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
474 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Soup, Lunch, Dinner
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Cuisine
American
Lasagna Soup
Description
Lasagna Soup uses sausage and a mix of crushed and diced tomatoes to build a savory base. The broken lasagna noodles soften in the broth, providing a familiar pasta texture suited to spoons rather than forks. Green bell pepper adds mild earthiness and texture, while dried herbs like basil and Italian seasoning enhance the Italian flavor profile. The soup simmers to blend the ingredients, then spinach is stirred in to add a subtle leafy note. You can finish it with cheeses like ricotta, mozzarella, or parmesan and fresh herbs for more depth.
The cooking method involves browning the sausage with onions and garlic to develop flavor, followed by simmering the tomato and broth mixture before adding pasta. This sequence ensures well-balanced seasoning and prevents overcooked pasta. The soup is versatile for variations, such as swapping pasta types or using other ground meats with adjusted seasonings.
Toppings elevate the soup by adding creaminess or freshness, allowing customization. This soup is suitable as a warm, filling meal especially in cooler weather or for a family dinner that combines comfort with Italian-inspired flavors. It can be served as a main dish or accompanied by crusty bread.
To avoid soggy pasta, it is recommended to cook the lasagna noodles separately and add them when reheating if making ahead. Parmesan rinds can be saved and frozen for adding richness to other soups or sauces.
Ingredients
- 1 pound Italian sausage spicy or mild
- 1 large yellow onion diced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 14 ounces crushed tomatoes tomato sauce, or marinara sauce
- 28 ounces diced tomatoes with juices, canned
- 4 cups beef broth reduced sodium
- 1 green bell pepper diced
- 1 ½ teaspoons basil dried
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon seasoned salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 8 lasagna noodles broken into 1-inch pieces
- 1 ½ cups spinach optional, chopped, fresh
- toppings as desired see notes for options
Instructions
- Heat the pot over medium-high heat and add the sausage, onion, and garlic. Break it up with a spoon, cooking until no pink remains. Drain any fat.
- Add the crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes (with juices), beef broth, green pepper, seasonings, and 1 cup of water.
- Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to medium low, and simmer covered for 15 minutes.
- Add the lasagna pieces to the simmering soup and simmer covered for an additional 15 minutes or until the pasta is tender.
- Remove from heat, stir in spinach, and let the soup rest for 5 minutes. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.
- Spoon into bowls and top as desired.
Notes
- Parmesan rinds add richness and can be frozen for future use in soups or sauces.
- If making ahead, cook the soup but add pasta only when reheating to prevent mushiness.
- Ricotta, mozzarella, and parmesan cheeses, plus fresh herbs like basil and parsley, make good toppings.
- Adjust ground meat and seasonings if substituting Italian sausage.
- Spinach can be substituted with kale or frozen spinach; kale requires longer cooking.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 474 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1.66cups | |
| Calories | 474 | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 43g | 14% |
| Protein | 21g | 42% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 57mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 1327mg | 55% |
| Potassium | 1167mg | 25% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 1074IU | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 40mg | 44% |
| Calcium | 114mg | 11% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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