Description
This Creamy Alfredo Lasagna Soup is a comforting and flavorful twist on traditional lasagna. Loaded with Italian sausage, tender noodles, and a creamy, cheesy broth, this one-pot soup is perfect for a cozy night in.
Ingredients
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Soup:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound Italian sausage (mild or spicy), casings removed
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 5 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 (15-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 8 lasagna noodles, broken into pieces
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Garnish:
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil and brown the sausage: In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil and Italian sausage. Cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon.
- Sauté onions and garlic: Add diced onion and cook until softened, then stir in garlic, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes.
- Add broth, tomatoes, and noodles: Pour in chicken broth and crushed tomatoes, then add lasagna noodles. Bring to a boil, then simmer until noodles are tender.
- Finish the soup: Stir in heavy cream, Parmesan, and mozzarella until melted and creamy. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh herbs and serve hot.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, omit the sausage and use vegetable broth.
- You can substitute ground chicken or turkey for the sausage.
- To make it thicker, simmer uncovered for a few extra minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ½ cups
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
