Description
Creamy and comforting, this White Lasagna Soup is a delicious twist on classic lasagna flavors, in soup form. Packed with Italian sausage, chicken, spinach, and a blend of cheeses, this hearty soup is perfect for a cozy dinner.
Ingredients
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For the Soup:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground Italian sausage
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 lasagna noodles, broken into pieces
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Additional Ingredients:
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 2 cups fresh spinach leaves
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Soup: Heat olive oil in a large pot, cook Italian sausage until browned. Add onion and garlic, sauté until softened.
- Cook the Soup: Pour in chicken broth, milk, and cream. Stir in noodles, basil, oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Simmer until noodles are tender.
- Finish the Soup: Stir in chicken, spinach, mozzarella, and Parmesan until melted. Serve hot, topped with ricotta and parsley.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use turkey sausage, low-fat milk, and part-skim cheeses.
- The soup thickens when reheated; add extra broth if needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 1020 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 31 g
- Cholesterol: 125 mg
