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Creamy Lasagna Soup with Italian Sausage

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This creamy lasagna soup delivers all the cozy, comforting flavors of traditional lasagna without the hours of work. Ready in about 35 minutes, it’s a quick and easy weeknight dinner that pleases everyone at the table.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound Italian sausage, casings removed
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced (about 1 cup)
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened and cut into small pieces
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 8 ounces lasagna noodles, broken into 1-2 inch pieces (about 6–7 noodles)
  • Fresh basil or parsley, chopped (for serving)
  • Extra Parmesan cheese (for serving)
  • Mozzarella cheese, shredded (optional, for serving)

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the Italian sausage, breaking it up with a wooden spoon as it cooks. Cook for 5-7 minutes until no pink remains and brown bits form on the bottom. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the sausage to a plate, leaving the drippings in the pot.
  2. Reduce heat to medium. Add the diced onion to the pot and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened and translucent, scraping up any browned bits. Add the minced garlic, dried oregano, and red pepper flakes (if using) and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Pour in the crushed tomatoes, chicken broth, and water. Stir to combine, scraping up any remaining browned bits. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to a simmer. Let it bubble gently for 5 minutes.
  4. Add the broken lasagna noodles to the pot and stir well. Simmer for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is tender but still al dente.
  5. Reduce heat to low. Add the softened cream cheese pieces and stir until completely melted into the broth. Slowly pour in the heavy cream while stirring constantly. Add the grated Parmesan cheese and stir until melted. Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed.
  6. Return the cooked sausage to the pot. Stir and let warm through for 1-2 minutes. Ladle into bowls and top with fresh basil or parsley, extra Parmesan, and mozzarella if desired. Serve immediately with crusty bread.

Notes

For leftovers, cook the pasta separately and add it to individual bowls when serving to prevent the noodles from getting mushy. Use room temperature cream cheese for easier melting. If the soup thickens too much upon reheating, add a splash of chicken broth or water to thin it out.

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