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Creamy Lasagna Soup Recipe with Italian Sausage and Ricotta Dollop

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A warm, comforting soup that captures the soul of classic lasagna in a quick and easy bowl, featuring Italian sausage, broken lasagna noodles, and a creamy ricotta dollop on top.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound Italian sausage, casing removed (mild or spicy)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 28 ounces canned crushed tomatoes
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 6 ounces lasagna noodles, broken into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese (for dolloping on top)
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • A handful fresh basil or parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil over medium heat in a large Dutch oven. Add Italian sausage, breaking it up with a wooden spoon. Cook for 6–8 minutes until browned and cooked through. Drain excess fat if necessary.
  2. Add chopped onion and minced garlic to the pot. Cook for 3–4 minutes until softened and fragrant, stirring occasionally.
  3. Pour in crushed tomatoes and chicken broth. Stir in Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes (if using), and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 10 minutes.
  5. Stir in broken lasagna noodles. Cook uncovered for 8–10 minutes or until noodles are tender but not mushy, stirring occasionally.
  6. Stir in grated Parmesan cheese and adjust seasoning if needed. Remove from heat.
  7. Ladle soup into bowls and top each with a generous spoonful (about 2 tablespoons) of ricotta cheese. Garnish with chopped fresh basil or parsley.

Notes

Brown the sausage well for depth of flavor. Do not overcook noodles to avoid mushiness. Add ricotta dollops just before serving to maintain creamy texture. Adjust soup thickness by adding broth or simmering longer. Store ricotta separately when refrigerating leftovers.

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Keywords: creamy lasagna soup, Italian sausage soup, ricotta soup, easy lasagna soup, comfort food, quick dinner, weeknight soup

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