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Cozy Lasagna Soup Recipe Easy Homemade Cheesy Hearty Layers

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A comforting and hearty lasagna-inspired soup that combines cheesy, meaty layers in a warm, easy-to-make bowl perfect for cozy nights.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound Italian sausage, casings removed (sweet or spicy)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 28 ounces crushed tomatoes (San Marzano recommended)
  • 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth (homemade or low sodium)
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning (or mix of oregano, basil, thyme)
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 6 sheets uncooked lasagna noodles, broken into bite-size pieces (no-boil noodles preferred)
  • 1/2 cup ricotta cheese (small-curd preferred)
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (part-skim preferred)
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Handful fresh basil, chopped (optional)
  • Handful fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Add Italian sausage, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, and cook for 6-8 minutes until browned and cooked through.
  2. Push sausage to the side, add diced onion, and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened and translucent. Add minced garlic and stir for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1 minute. Pour in crushed tomatoes and broth, scraping the bottom of the pot to mix in browned bits.
  4. Add Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and pepper. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 15 minutes.
  5. Add broken lasagna noodles to the simmering soup. Stir occasionally and cook for 8-10 minutes until noodles are tender but not mushy.
  6. In a small bowl, mix ricotta cheese with a ladle of hot soup broth to loosen it. Stir this mixture back into the pot.
  7. Stir in most of the shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan until melted and gooey. Reserve some cheese for garnish.
  8. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed. Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with fresh basil, parsley, and reserved cheese. Serve hot.

Notes

Brown the sausage well for deep flavor. Add pasta last and cook just until tender to avoid mushiness. Loosen ricotta with hot broth before adding to soup to prevent clumps. If soup thickens too much, stir in extra broth or water. Leftovers keep well refrigerated for 3 days; freeze without pasta for best texture.

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Keywords: lasagna soup, cozy soup, Italian sausage soup, cheesy soup, easy weeknight dinner, one-pot meal, comfort food

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