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A close-up of a bowl of Lasagna Soup, featuring pasta shells, rich meat sauce, and bubbly, melty cheese topped with fresh herbs.

Lasagna Soup with Melty Cheese

A hearty and comforting soup that captures the flavors of lasagna in an easy-to-make soup format. Topped with melty cheese for an extra delicious touch.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 bowls
Course: Dinner, Soup
Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil
  • 1 pound Italian sausage casings removed
  • 1 medium Onion chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 can Diced tomatoes 28 ounce, undrained
  • 1 can Tomato paste 6 ounce
  • 6 cups Chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon Dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon Red pepper flakes optional
  • 1/2 cup Elbow macaroni
  • 1/2 cup Heavy cream
  • Salt to taste Salt
  • Black pepper to taste Black pepper
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
  • Fresh basil for garnish Fresh basil chopped

Equipment

  • Large pot or Dutch oven
  • Cutting board
  • Knife
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add Italian sausage and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain off any excess grease.
  2. Add chopped onion to the pot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
  3. Pour in the diced tomatoes (with their juice), tomato paste, and chicken broth. Stir in dried basil, dried oregano, and red pepper flakes (if using).
  4. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
  5. Stir in the elbow macaroni and cook according to package directions, or until al dente.
  6. Stir in the heavy cream. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  7. Ladle the soup into bowls. Top each serving with shredded mozzarella cheese and grated Parmesan cheese. Garnish with fresh basil, if desired.

Notes

For a vegetarian option, omit the sausage and use vegetable broth. You can also add other vegetables like carrots or celery with the onions.

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