Creamy Lasagna Soup with Italian Sausage

Creamy Lasagna Soup with Italian Sausage is a deconstructed lasagna in soup form—ground sausage, tomatoes, pasta, and melting cheese all simmered in a rich, creamy broth. It’s comfort in a bowl.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• All the flavors of lasagna without layering
• One-pot meal, simple to make
• Creamy and hearty with cheesy goodness
• Great for weeknight dinners
• Easily adaptable to dietary preferences

Ingredients

• Italian sausage (mild or spicy), casings removed
• Onion, diced
• Garlic, minced
• Bell pepper or carrot (optional), diced
• Canned crushed or diced tomatoes
• Chicken or vegetable broth
• Lasagna noodles or broken lasagna pasta
• Heavy cream or half-and-half
• Ricotta, mozzarella, or Parmesan cheese
• Dried basil, oregano, salt, pepper
• Fresh basil or parsley for garnish

Directions

1. In a large pot, cook sausage over medium heat until browned. Remove or break into bits.
2. Sauté onion, garlic (and optional veggies) in the drippings until soft.
3. Add tomatoes, broth, and seasonings. Simmer to merge flavors.
4. Stir in broken lasagna noodles and cook until al dente.
5. Lower heat and stir in cream and cheese until melted. Adjust thickness with extra broth if needed.
6. Serve in bowls, garnished with fresh basil and extra cheese.

Servings and timing

• Servings: 6
• Prep time: 10 minutes
• Cook time: 25 minutes
• Total time: 35 minutes

Variations

• Use turkey or plant-based sausage
• Add spinach or mushrooms
• Use gluten-free pasta
• Omit cream and stir in mozzarella only

Storage & Reheating

• Store in airtight container in fridge for up to 3 days
• Reheat gently with a splash of broth or milk
• Not ideal for freezing due to cream and pasta texture

FAQs

• Will pasta absorb too much soup? Add pasta near the end or slightly undercook.
• Can I make it ahead? Yes, but store pasta separately if possible and combine before reheating.
• Can I use lasagna sheet pieces? Yes—just break into bite-size pieces.

Conclusion

Creamy Lasagna Soup with Italian Sausage delivers the deliciousness of lasagna in a creamy, comforting bowl. It’s perfect for cozy dinners when you want all the flavor of your favorite pasta dish with less fuss.

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