Description
Cheesy Garlic Bread Lasagna Soup is a hearty and creamy one-pot meal that combines the comforting flavors of garlic, cheese, and classic lasagna ingredients. Perfect for chilly nights or any time you crave a rich, satisfying dish, each spoonful delivers the warm, indulgent taste of cheesy garlic bread with a savory Italian twist.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Aromatics
- 1 lb Ground Italian Sausage
- 4 cloves Minced Garlic
- 2 tbsp Butter
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
Vegetables and Broth
- 1 (14.5 oz) can Diced Tomatoes with juice
- 6 cups Chicken or Vegetable Broth
Pasta
- 8 oz Lasagna Noodles, broken into bite-sized pieces
Cheese
- 1 cup Ricotta Cheese
- 1 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
- 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
Herbs and Seasoning
- 2 tbsp Fresh Basil, chopped
- 1 tbsp Fresh Oregano, chopped
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly Ground Black Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Brown the Sausage and Sauté Garlic: In a large pot, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat. Add ground Italian sausage and cook, breaking it up, until browned and fully cooked. Stir in minced garlic and sauté for about one minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
- Add Tomatoes and Broth: Pour in the diced tomatoes with their juice and chicken or vegetable broth. Stir well, scraping any browned bits from the bottom of the pot for extra flavor. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
- Cook the Pasta: Break lasagna noodles into bite-sized pieces and add them to the pot. Let the soup simmer until the noodles are tender, about 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Incorporate Cheeses and Herbs: Lower the heat and gently fold in ricotta cheese, shredded mozzarella, and grated Parmesan along with chopped fresh basil and oregano. Stir until the cheeses melt and combine into a creamy, luscious blend.
- Season and Serve: Taste the soup and add salt and freshly ground black pepper as needed. Serve hot with an extra sprinkle of Parmesan cheese or fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
- Use fresh garlic for a brighter, more pungent flavor than pre-minced garlic.
- Break noodles into small pieces to keep the pasta bite-sized and easy to eat with a spoon.
- Do not overcook the pasta to avoid mushiness; noodles will absorb some of the soup flavors.
- Choose whole-milk ricotta and high-quality mozzarella for the creamiest texture.
- Simmer gently after adding cheese to prevent curdling or separation of the sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Cheesy Garlic Bread Lasagna Soup, comfort food soup, Italian soup, cheesy soup, garlic bread soup, one pot meal