Description
Hearty White Lasagna Soup is a comforting and flavorful twist on traditional lasagna, blending cheesy goodness with warm, savory broth. Perfect for cold nights or when you need a satisfying comfort food, this creamy lasagna-inspired soup offers a rich and hearty meal in a cozy bowl. Made with tender pasta, cheesy cheeses, and aromatic herbs, it delivers the indulgence of classic lasagna in a quick, easy-to-make soup seasoned to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef or Italian sausage
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 can (14 oz) of cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
- 8 oz. lasagna noodles, broken into smaller pieces
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook until translucent. Add the ground beef or Italian sausage and cook until browned and crumbly. Stir in garlic and cook for another minute. Season with salt and pepper.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil. Add drained cannellini beans, stirring to combine. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Add the broken lasagna noodles into the soup and cook for 8-10 minutes until tender but not overcooked.
- Reduce heat to low and stir in heavy cream or half-and-half. Add shredded mozzarella and Parmesan, stirring until melted and smooth.
- Taste and adjust seasonings. Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil or parsley, and optional Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- Use freshly grated cheese for the best flavor.
- Be careful not to overcook the noodles to prevent mushiness.
- For a richer broth, simmer with a Parmesan rind.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 410 Kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 85mg