Creamy White Lasagna Soup Delight
This creamy white lasagna soup combines the flavors of Italian sausage, fresh spinach, and rich cheeses for a comforting meal. It's quick to prepare and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium onion finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 pound ground Italian sausage
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- to taste sea salt
- to taste freshly cracked black pepper
- 8 ounces lasagna noodles broken into bite-sized pieces
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach
- 1 cup creamy ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- for garnish fresh basil leaves
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Sauté onion for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
- Add garlic and sausage, cooking until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in heavy cream, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper; simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add lasagna noodles and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.
- Fold in spinach and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in ricotta cheese until combined.
- Serve hot, topped with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese, and garnish with basil.
Notes
For a lighter option, substitute ground turkey for the sausage.