Description
A comforting and hearty soup that combines the rich flavors of lasagna with the warmth of a bowl of soup, featuring Italian sausage, creamy ricotta, and fresh herbs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Italian sausage
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 28 oz crushed tomatoes
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 8 oz lasagna noodles, broken into pieces
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for sautéing
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté chopped onions until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
- Add the Italian sausage to the pot, breaking it into smaller pieces. Cook until browned and no longer pink, about 5–7 minutes.
- Pour in the crushed tomatoes and broth, stirring well. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Break the lasagna noodles into bite-sized pieces and add to the pot. Cook until al dente, about 10–12 minutes.
- Stir in ricotta cheese until well combined and creamy.
- Finish with chopped basil and oregano, seasoning with salt and pepper to taste. Simmer for an additional few minutes to meld flavors.
- Serve in bowls, garnished with extra basil and Parmesan cheese, if desired.
Notes
Feel free to customize the soup with veggies like spinach or mushrooms for added nutrition. Adjust seasonings as needed for personal taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: soup, lasagna, sausage, comfort food, family meal