Description
Homemade creamy alfredo lasagna soup combines classic Italian pasta layers with comforting soup textures. Rich cheese and tender noodles create a satisfying meal that delivers warmth and hearty flavor in one delicious bowl.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) ground Italian sausage or ground beef
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsps olive oil
- 4 cups (946 ml) chicken broth
- 2 cups (474 ml) Alfredo sauce
- 1 can (14.5 oz or 411 g) diced tomatoes
- 8 lasagna noodles, broken into pieces
- 1 cup (100 g) shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup (50 g) grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley or basil for garnish
Instructions
- Sautéing Protein: Render ground meat into golden crumbles in a large pot, using olive oil and vigorous stirring to ensure complete and even browning.
- Aromatic Base: Incorporate diced onions and minced garlic, cooking until softened and releasing their fragrant essence, which will deepen the soup’s foundational flavor.
- Liquid Composition: Pour chicken broth, Alfredo sauce, and tomatoes into the pot, seasoning with basil, oregano, salt, and pepper. Allow the mixture to simmer gently, melding the ingredients into a harmonious broth.
- Pasta Integration: Introduce broken lasagna noodles directly into the simmering liquid, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking and cook until pasta reaches an al dente texture, absorbing the rich surrounding flavors.
- Cheese Transformation: Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses into the soup, stirring until completely melted and creating a luxuriously creamy consistency that envelops each ingredient.
- Final Presentation: Ladle the steaming soup into serving bowls, garnishing with fresh herbs and serving alongside crusty bread or a crisp salad for a complete culinary experience.
Notes
- Meat Browning Mastery: Ensure ground meat develops a deep golden color by avoiding overcrowding the pan, which prevents proper caramelization and locks in rich flavor.
- Noodle Breaking Technique: Snap lasagna noodles into smaller, bite-sized pieces for even cooking and easier eating, creating a more cohesive soup texture.
- Cheese Melting Strategy: Add cheese gradually and off the heat to prevent clumping, stirring gently to create a smooth, creamy consistency without separating.
- Dietary Adaptation Tip: For gluten-free version, substitute traditional lasagna noodles with gluten-free pasta and ensure all sauce ingredients are certified gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg