Lasagna Soup

Here’s a full Lasagna Soup recipe written in the same warm, polished style as your other Tangerine Skillet recipes:

🍲 Lasagna Soup

Servings: 6
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes

📜 Description

All the rich, comforting flavors of classic lasagna—transformed into a cozy, one-pot soup. This Lasagna Soup is hearty, cheesy, and perfect for weeknights. With tender pasta, savory sausage, and a creamy ricotta topping that melts right in, it’s everything you love about lasagna without all the layers.

🛒 Ingredients

For the Soup:

• 1 lb Italian sausage (mild or spicy)

• 1 tbsp olive oil (if needed)

• 1 medium onion, diced

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 4 cups chicken broth

• 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes

• 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes

• 2 tbsp tomato paste

• 1 tsp Italian seasoning

• 1 tsp dried basil

• ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

• 8–10 lasagna noodles, broken into pieces

• Salt & pepper to taste

Cheesy Topping:

• 1 cup ricotta cheese

• ½ cup shredded mozzarella

• ¼ cup grated Parmesan

• 1 tbsp chopped parsley

🍳 Instructions

1. Cook the Sausage

   • In a large pot or Dutch oven, brown the Italian sausage over medium heat.

   • Drain excess grease if necessary and set aside.

2. Sauté the Aromatics

   • In the same pot, add a drizzle of olive oil if needed.

   • Sauté the onion until soft, about 4 minutes.

   • Add garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

3. Build the Broth

   • Stir in tomato paste, crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, Italian seasoning, basil, and crushed red pepper.

   • Return cooked sausage to the pot.

   • Bring to a gentle boil.

4. Add the Pasta

   • Add broken lasagna noodles directly into the soup.

   • Reduce heat and simmer 12–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until noodles are tender.

   • Season with salt and pepper to taste.

5. Make the Cheese Topping

   • In a small bowl, mix ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, and parsley until creamy.

6. Serve

   • Ladle soup into bowls.

   • Add a generous dollop of the ricotta mixture on top—it will melt slightly and make the soup rich and creamy.

   • Garnish with extra parsley or Parmesan if desired.

💡 Tips & Variations

• Swap sausage for ground beef or turkey.

• Add spinach or kale in the last 5 minutes for extra veggies.

• Use mini bowtie or campanelle pasta if you prefer traditional shapes.

• For a creamier soup, stir in ½ cup heavy cream right before serving.

📷 Photo Section

(Suggested shots: bubbling pot of soup, cheese dollop melting in center, overhead bowl with crusty bread.)

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