Lasagna soup. I hear it’s a thing. Unfortunately, it takes me a long time to get the message. But thanks to Biz at My Bizzy Kitchen, sometime last year it finally sunk in. It appears she’s made this recipe over and over, she’s even counted on her fingers how many times. One day I just decided I have to make this soup. From the moment I made it, I knew it really was a thing. And a very good thing indeed.
This amazingly simple soup has been around awhile. Biz found it here. I found it from Biz and adapted it slightly to our tastes. Frankly I think I prefer this over lasagna in pan form. I much prefer this lasagna in a hearty bowl size.Served with garlic bread and a green salad one has a meal. And even without the salad and bread, one has a meal. Zoe has fallen in love with it and always requests it when she comes home.
Three good things about lasagna soup…. It’s easier to make than lasagna. It’s quicker to make than lasagna. And it tastes good. I love to broil the mozzarella a la French onion soup style, but this is totally unnecessary. However it is fun to break through the stringy strands of molten cheese to reach the tomatoey sausage stuffed interior. Don’t forget the fresh basil or the ricotta topping. This really adds to the richness of the soup, even though I wouldn’t describe this soup as overly rich. Hearty, yes.
The next time you are in the mood for lasagna but to tired to make it, try this soup. The next time you feel like soup; try this soup. The next time you want to please a crowd and are maybe tired of chili; make this soup. Trust me on this. Don’t wait as long as I did to make it. Lasagna soup really hits the spot. And besides…it’s a thing.
Here are a few other lasagna type things. After trying mofongo with Alex, now I can’t wait to try this Puerto Rican plantain lasagna from The Noshery. For company it might be fun to serve this lasagna dip from That Skinny Chick Can Bake. And I don’t want to miss this trend. Dessert lasagna…I guess it’s a thing too. Don’t miss this peanut butter chocolate lasagna from Spend with Pennies. Just shoot me now!
A Few More of Mine:
Porcini Mushroom Lasagna
Summer Tomato Lasagna
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Lasagna Soup. It’s a Thing.
- Prep Time: 20 Minutes
- Cook Time: 35 Minutes
- Total Time: 55 Minutes
- Yield: 6 Servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stove Top
- Cuisine: Italian
Description
Ingredients
2 t olive oil
14 oz hot or mild Italian sausage (I prefer the Boulder brand in Denver)
2 c chopped onions
3 garlic cloves minced
2 t dried oregano
1/2 t crushed red pepper flakes or to your taste
2 T tomato paste
1 14 oz can tomato sauce
1 14 oz can diced tomatoes
2 14 oz cans water
2 bay leaves
6 no boil lasagna noodles OR 6 oz of macaroni (I prefer Barrilla. I run the noodles under hot water before putting them in the soup.)
Salt and Pepper
1/2 c fresh shredded basil
2 c shredded mozzarella or 6 oz fresh mozzarella in thin slices
1/2 c freshly grated Parmesan
Ricotta Topping
6 oz ricotta
1/2 c grated Parmesan
salt and pepper to taste
1 T basil pesto (optional) If you don’t have fresh basil it is nice to mix this in here.
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add sausage. Break it up as it cooks and browns.
Once sausage is browned, add onions and cook until soft, about 6 minutes. Add garlic, oregano and red pepper flakes. Cook for 1 minute.
Add tomato paste. Stir well and cook until the tomato paste turns a rusty brown-about 3-4 minutes.
Add both cans of tomatoes and sauce, bay leaves and water. Stir to combine. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes. Break up the lasagna noodles and add to the soup, stirring so they won’t stick together. These cook pretty fast and you don’t want them to overcook. (If you prefer to cook them separately you can and then if you have leftovers your noodles won’t get soggy.)
When lasagna noodles are cooked, this is ready to serve. I love this French onion soup style with a broiled mozzarella topping. To do this, lade the soup into bowl. Top with shredded mozzarella-not the fresh variety-and place bowl in broiler pan. Place pan on the top rack and under a hot broiler until cheese is browned. Or you could use a blow torch! When soup is golden, remove from broiler. Top with a few tablespoons of ricotta and garnish with basil.
For the simple version…ladle soup into bowl. Stir in some fresh basil. Top with shredded mozzarella and a scoop of ricotta. Garnish with more basil, black pepper and Parmesan.
Keywords: lasagna, lasagna soup, soup, Italian food
Nammi
November 9, 2018 at 10:29 pmI love lasagna but never seen a soup like this. Looks yumm.
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Karen (Back Road Journal)
November 7, 2018 at 2:24 pmWell you’ve convinced me that I must try lasagna soup and soon. I never knew it was a “thing”. 😀
Jeff the Chef
October 29, 2018 at 9:42 pmI did not know this was a thing! But now that I do know, I’m making some!
ChgoJohn
March 11, 2018 at 9:23 pmThis is a new one on me, Abbe, but gosh does it ever sound good! And since it's a soup, it's got to be both healthy and low cal. Yum!
Evolve With Mary
March 9, 2018 at 5:46 pmI had no idea lasagna soup is a thing, I love lasagna and I love soup so I’m ready for it. I like lots of ricotta so this is perfect for me. I love that its easier and quicker to make than Lasagna. OMG did you just peanut butter chocolate lasagna?? Now that just blew my mind.
Tricia Buice
March 9, 2018 at 12:58 pmThis is a thing I'll have to try! Love all that saucy goodness 🙂 Have a terrific weekend Abbe!
Gerlinde de Broekert
March 9, 2018 at 3:23 amYour Lasagna soup looks good, I think it’s a great idea. I seldom make lasagna these days, the young people are gone .
Healthy World Cuisine
March 9, 2018 at 2:52 amThis looks so filling and delicious. With Mother Nature on a rampage of snow and more snow this is just what we need to warm up. Pinned!
Sippity Sup
March 9, 2018 at 1:36 amLasagna is always a thing. So thanks for this and the links to other lasagna "things". GREG
SavoringTime in the Kitchen
March 8, 2018 at 8:35 pmThis sounds so much easier than making lasagna! Looks so good with that melted cheese on top. Oh my!
mimi rippee
March 8, 2018 at 1:15 pmIt’s definitely a thing. My friend told me about it years ago because of a cooking magazine that I’m to snobby to acknowledge let alone subscribe to. But she made it, and I was hooked. AND so much easier than lasagna. I really need to redo my photos because yours put mine to shame!
Mae Travels
March 8, 2018 at 9:43 amToo much lasagne, as KR says, is a big problem. Even the soup recipe would make too much for two people. But it's a great idea. Why do you need to have the ricotta in layers between the sauce anyway?
best… mae at maefood.blogspot.com
Angie Schneider
March 8, 2018 at 6:39 amDefinitely worth all of the calories! I want some too, Abbe.
Kitchen Riffs
March 8, 2018 at 3:25 amYup, I hear this is a thing. A thing I've never made, alas. It's been on my "list" forever. I really do need to try this — we almost never make lasagna these days, because it makes such a large amount. Yeah you can freeze it, but that's kind of a pain. But freezing soup is easy! Anyway, this looks wonderful — just loaded with flavor. Thanks!
Liz Berg
March 8, 2018 at 2:28 amNow why haven't I made lasagna soup before??? We all love the traditional version, but this easier soup version hits all the marks perfectly!!!
Balvinder Ubi
March 8, 2018 at 2:10 amThis is making me so hungry!