Description
This Creamy Alfredo Lasagna Soup is a comforting and hearty dish combining the rich flavors of traditional lasagna with a creamy Alfredo sauce all in a warm, satisfying soup. Featuring ground sausage, mushrooms, spinach, and broken lasagna noodles in a savory broth, it’s perfect for a cozy meal any day.
Ingredients
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Meat and Vegetables
- 1/2 lb ground sausage
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 8 oz mushrooms, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups baby spinach
Soup Base
- 5 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 5 lasagna noodles, broken
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
Alfredo Sauce
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
Instructions
- Brown the sausage: In a large saucepan over medium heat, cook the ground sausage until it’s browned and cooked through, breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Cook vegetables: Add the chopped onion and sliced mushrooms to the browned sausage and cook until the vegetables are tender and translucent.
- Add garlic and spinach: Stir in the minced garlic and baby spinach, cooking briefly just until the spinach wilts and the garlic is fragrant.
- Simmer broth: Pour in the low-sodium chicken broth and bring the mixture to a simmer. Let it simmer gently for 5 minutes to blend flavors.
- Cook noodles and season: Add the broken lasagna noodles, dried oregano, and dried basil to the simmering broth. Cook until the noodles are tender, about 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Prepare Alfredo sauce: In a separate skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook briefly to form a roux. Gradually whisk in the milk and continue stirring until the sauce thickens.
- Add Parmesan cheese: Stir the grated Parmesan cheese into the thickened sauce and whisk until completely smooth and creamy.
- Combine sauce and soup: Pour the creamy Alfredo sauce into the soup pot and stir well to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Serve: Ladle the hot soup into bowls and serve immediately for a comforting and delicious meal.
Notes
- Use low-sodium chicken broth to control salt levels, especially since Parmesan and sausage add natural saltiness.
- For a vegetarian version, substitute sausage with plant-based sausage or omit it and add extra mushrooms or beans.
- Fresh herbs can be used instead of dried oregano and basil for a brighter flavor; add in smaller quantities to taste.
- Make sure to break the lasagna noodles into bite-sized pieces to make the soup easier to eat.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently to prevent the Alfredo sauce from separating.
