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Lasagna Soup

If you’re expecting a crowd, this is a fun, filling alternative to chili. It’s a yummy new addition to any Super Bowl party repertoire too. As a matter of fact, I made it for our annual Super Bowl party this year, and not only did it quickly disappear, but I had several requests for the recipe. I promise, you will too.
Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Author Martina McBride

Ingredients

  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • 1 1/2 lbs ground spicy Italian sausage
  • 3 medium onions chopped (about 2 cups)
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 tsp dried oregano or 2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
  • 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 28 oz can fire-roasted diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 lb (8 ounces) small orecchiette pasta or elbow macaroni
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh basil leaves
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper optional

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium. Add the sausage, breaking up into bite-size pieces; brown for about 5 minutes. Add the onions, and cook until softened, about 6 minutes. Add the garlic, oregano, and crushed red pepper, and cook 1 minute. Add the tomato paste, and stir well. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes or until the tomato paste turns a rusty brown.
  2. Stir in the diced tomatoes, bay leaves, and chicken broth. Bring to a boil; reduce the heat, and simmer for 30 minutes. Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Stir into the soup. Stir in the basil.
  3. Stir together the mozzarella and Parmesan. Taste the soup and season with salt and pepper, if desired. Discard the bay leaves.
  4. To serve, ladle the soup into individual bowls, and top with the cheese mixture.

Recipe Notes

TIP: Don’t cook the soup too long or let it boil after adding the pasta or it will get mushy as it absorbs the broth. You may want to consider cooking the pasta separately, and then adding some to individual bowls before ladling the soup over it. This is especially helpful if you anticipate any leftovers. Buy ground Italian sausage instead of links for this recipe, so you’re not stuck removing the meat from the casings.