Description
A cozy, hearty soup with all the comforting flavors of classic lasagna, made with Italian sausage, broken lasagna noodles, rich tomato broth, and creamy ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 jar (24 ounces) marinara sauce
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 8 lasagna noodles, broken into bite-sized pieces
- 3/4 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the Italian sausage and cook for 5 to 6 minutes, breaking it into crumbles as it browns.
- Stir in the diced onion and cook for 4 minutes.
- Add the garlic, tomato paste, oregano, basil, crushed red pepper flakes if using, kosher salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- Pour in the chicken broth, marinara sauce, and diced tomatoes with their juices. Stir well and scrape the bottom of the pot.
- Add the broken lasagna noodles and bring the soup to a gentle boil.
- Reduce the heat and simmer for 12 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the noodles are tender.
- Ladle the soup into bowls and top each serving with ricotta cheese, shredded mozzarella, grated Parmesan, and chopped fresh basil.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- For a milder flavor, use mild Italian sausage and omit the red pepper flakes.
- For best texture, add the cheese to each bowl instead of stirring it into the whole pot.
- Leftovers will thicken as the noodles absorb liquid, so add a splash of broth when reheating.
- You can freeze the soup base without the noodles and cheese for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 1180mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: lasagna soup, Italian sausage soup, tomato noodle soup, cheesy soup, cozy dinner, stovetop soup