Description
Comfort meets elegance in this creamy alfredo lasagna soup, blending classic Italian flavors with hearty soup tradition. Pasta sheets, rich cheese, and savory herbs combine for a soul-warming meal you’ll crave on chilly nights.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1/2 pound (0.5 lb) ground sausage
Vegetables and Herbs:
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 8 ounces (226 grams) mushrooms, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups baby spinach
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
Liquid and Other Ingredients:
- 5 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 5 lasagna noodles, broken into pieces
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
Instructions
- Prepare a large saucepan and brown the ground sausage over medium heat, releasing its rich flavors and creating a savory base for the soup.
- Incorporate chopped onions and sliced mushrooms into the sausage, sautéing them together on medium-low heat until they become tender and translucent.
- Infuse the mixture with minced garlic and gently fold in baby spinach, allowing the leaves to wilt and release their vibrant green color and earthy essence.
- Pour chicken broth into the pan, bringing the ingredients to a gentle simmer and allowing the flavors to meld together for approximately 5 minutes.
- Introduce broken lasagna noodles into the liquid, along with dried oregano and basil, which will impart aromatic depth to the soup’s profile.
- Elevate the mixture to a low boil, carefully monitoring the noodles until they reach perfect tenderness, typically requiring 10-12 minutes of cooking.
- In a separate skillet, create a roux by melting butter and whisking in flour, cooking the mixture until it bubbles and develops a nutty fragrance.
- Gradually stream milk into the roux, continuously whisking to prevent lumps and cooking until the sauce thickens and smooths out.
- Remove the sauce from heat and slowly integrate grated Parmesan cheese, stirring meticulously to ensure a luxurious, creamy consistency.
- Carefully merge the Alfredo sauce with the soup, whisking thoroughly to create a harmonious, velvety texture that marries all the ingredients together.
Notes
- Customize heat levels by adjusting sausage spiciness or adding red pepper flakes for extra kick.
- Swap ground sausage with ground turkey or plant-based meat alternative for lighter protein options.
- Use gluten-free lasagna noodles and flour to make recipe celiac and gluten-sensitive friendly.
- Chop vegetables uniformly for consistent cooking and better texture distribution throughout soup.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 21 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg