Description
Comfort meets elegance in this creamy alfredo lasagna soup, blending classic Italian flavors with hearty soul-warming goodness. Rich layers of pasta, cheese, and creamy sauce invite you to savor each spoonful of pure culinary bliss.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1/2 pound (0.5 lb) ground sausage
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups baby spinach
Liquid and Dry Ingredients:
- 5 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 5 lasagna noodles, broken
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 1 cup milk
Instructions
- Sear ground sausage in a large saucepan over medium heat until golden and crumbly, releasing rich flavors and developing deep color.
- Incorporate chopped onions and sliced mushrooms, sautéing for 4-5 minutes until vegetables become translucent and tender, creating a robust aromatic base.
- Introduce minced garlic and fresh spinach, stirring rapidly for 60 seconds to prevent burning and preserve vibrant green color and delicate flavors.
- Pour chicken broth into the pan, allowing mixture to gently simmer for 5 minutes, developing complex flavor profiles and blending ingredients harmoniously.
- Break lasagna noodles into rustic pieces, adding them along with oregano and basil. Increase heat to low boil, cooking for 10-12 minutes until pasta reaches perfect al dente texture.
- Create Alfredo sauce in separate skillet by melting butter, then whisking in flour and cooking for precisely 1 minute to eliminate raw flour taste. Gradually stream milk, stirring continuously until sauce thickens and becomes silky smooth.
- Remove sauce from heat, folding in Parmesan cheese gradually. If cheese remains slightly unmelted, return to extremely low heat, whisking constantly to ensure seamless incorporation.
- Slowly integrate Alfredo mixture into soup, stirring thoroughly to create a luxuriously creamy consistency that marries all ingredients perfectly.
- Ladle into warm bowls, serving immediately to preserve optimal temperature and textural integrity of this comforting, innovative soup.
Notes
- Enhance flavor by browning sausage thoroughly, developing deep caramelized notes that intensify the overall taste profile.
- Control pasta texture by breaking lasagna noodles into smaller, more manageable pieces for easier eating and consistent soup consistency.
- Prevent sauce separation by whisking Alfredo mixture gradually and maintaining low heat, ensuring smooth and creamy integration.
- Customize dietary needs by substituting ground sausage with plant-based alternatives or lean chicken for lighter protein options.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 388 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 445 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg