Description
Creamy alfredo lasagna soup blends classic Italian and American flavors in one hearty bowl. Rich layers of pasta, cheese, and creamy sauce invite you to savor comfort in each spoonful.
Ingredients
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Creamy Alfredo Lasagna Soup Ingredients:
Proteins:
- 1 lb ground meat (chicken or Italian sausage)
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
Main Ingredients:
- 4 quarts (3.8 liters) chicken stock
- 2 cups (474 ml) heavy cream
- 1 1/2 cups (355 ml) tomato preserves
- 8 lasagna noodles, broken into pieces
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning blend
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish
- Red pepper flakes to taste (optional)
Instructions
- Warm olive oil in a spacious pot over medium-high heat, creating a sizzling base for the soup.
- Introduce ground meat to the pot, methodically crumbling it into delicate fragments while achieving a rich golden-brown sear.
- Drain any excessive fat from the meat to maintain a clean, robust flavor profile.
- Incorporate finely chopped onions and minced garlic, sautéing for 3-4 minutes until they become translucent and fragrant.
- Pour chicken stock, velvety heavy cream, and vibrant tomato preserves into the pot, creating a luxurious liquid foundation.
- Elevate the flavor by sprinkling Italian seasoning, complemented with precise salt and pepper measurements.
- Allow the mixture to reach a gentle, rhythmic boil, developing depth and complexity.
- Carefully introduce broken lasagna noodles, letting them cascade into the bubbling liquid.
- Reduce heat and let the soup simmer for 10-12 minutes, allowing noodles to become perfectly tender and absorb the surrounding flavors.
- Gradually fold in Parmesan cheese, stirring until it melts seamlessly into the soup’s creamy texture.
- Integrate mozzarella cheese, creating delightful stringy pockets throughout the soup.
- Ladle into serving bowls, garnishing with fresh chopped herbs and optional fiery red pepper flakes for an extra flavor dimension.
Notes
- Customize Protein Swap ground beef for ground turkey, chicken, or plant-based crumbles to accommodate different dietary preferences and nutritional needs.
- Control Spice Adjust red pepper flakes to match personal heat tolerance, ranging from a mild sprinkle to a generous dash for spice lovers.
- Make Gluten-Free Use gluten-free lasagna noodles or replace with zucchini noodles to create a celiac-friendly version without compromising taste.
- Enhance Nutrition Boost vegetable content by adding spinach, mushrooms, or diced bell peppers during the aromatics stage for extra vitamins and fiber.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg