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White Lasagna Soup

White Lasagna Soup

Creamy white lasagna soup combines Italian sausage, tender noodles, and rich cheese in a comforting bowl that's ready in under an hour.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Main Course, Soup
Cuisine Italian
Servings 6
Calories 485 kcal

Equipment

  • Large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot
  • Ladle

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound Italian sausage mild or hot
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 8 lasagna noodles broken into pieces
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 2 cups mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 4 cups fresh spinach
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • Fresh basil for garnish optional
  • Red pepper flakes for garnish optional

Instructions
 

  • Heat the Dutch oven over medium-high heat and brown the Italian sausage, breaking into crumbles, for 7 to 8 minutes until cooked.
  • Drain excess fat from cooked sausage, then add butter and minced garlic, stirring constantly for 1 minute until fragrant.
  • Pour chicken broth into the pot and bring the mixture to a rolling boil over high heat for about 5 minutes total.
  • Break lasagna noodles into bite-sized pieces and add to boiling broth, cooking for 10 to 12 minutes until tender.
  • Reduce the heat to low and stir in heavy cream, whole milk, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper until combined.
  • Gradually add mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese, stirring continuously until cheeses melt completely and sauce becomes smooth and creamy.
  • Fold in fresh spinach leaves and stir gently until wilted, which takes approximately 2 minutes of stirring time.
  • Ladle hot soup into serving bowls and garnish with extra Parmesan, fresh basil, or red pepper flakes as desired.

Notes

  • Cook pasta separately and add it when serving to stop noodles from getting mushy when you store leftovers.
  • Use freshly shredded cheese instead of pre-packaged stuff for smoother melting and a way better texture in soup.
  • Make soup thicker or thinner by adding more broth if too thick or simmering longer for a thicker.
  • Swap ground turkey or chicken for Italian sausage to make a lighter version with way less fat.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days and add broth when reheating your portions.