Description
Sausage Lasagna Soup Comfort is a hearty and flavorful soup that combines the flavors of classic lasagna in a comforting bowl. It’s perfect for a cozy meal!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450 g) Italian sausage, mild or spicy, casings removed
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 zucchini, diced
- 4 cups (1 L) low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 can (28 oz / 800 g) crushed tomatoes
- 1 can (14 oz / 400 g) diced tomatoes
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 8 oz (225 g) lasagna noodles, broken into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 cup (100 g) shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup (50 g) grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup (240 g) ricotta cheese
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (plus more for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large Dutch oven or soup pot, brown the Italian sausage over medium heat, breaking it up with a spoon, until cooked through (about 5 minutes). Drain excess fat if needed.
- Add the onion, garlic, red bell pepper, and zucchini. Sauté for 5–7 minutes until vegetables are softened.
- Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1 minute.
- Pour in chicken broth, crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, basil, oregano, thyme, and red pepper flakes. Stir to combine. Bring to a gentle boil.
- Add broken lasagna noodles. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook uncovered for 12–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is al dente.
- Taste and season with salt and black pepper as needed.
- Just before serving, stir in half the mozzarella and half the Parmesan to enrich the soup.
- Ladle soup into bowls. Top each serving with a dollop of ricotta, a sprinkle of the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan, and chopped parsley.
Notes
- This soup is best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in the refrigerator for 3–4 days.
- You can freeze leftovers, although the pasta may become softer when reheated.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg