Description
Creamy, hearty, and loaded with lasagna flavor, this Alfredo Lasagna Soup is the ultimate cozy comfort food. Made with Italian sausage, tender noodles, and a rich Alfredo-style broth, it’s an easy one-pot dinner that’s ready in 40 minutes.
Ingredients
For the soup base:
-
1 tablespoon olive oil
-
1 pound Italian sausage (mild or hot, casings removed)
-
1 small yellow onion, finely diced
-
3 cloves garlic, minced
-
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
-
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
-
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
For the creamy broth:
-
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
-
2 cups half-and-half or whole milk
-
1 cup heavy cream
-
8 ounces cream cheese, cubed and softened
-
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
For the noodles and finish:
-
8 lasagna noodles, broken into bite-size pieces
-
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
-
Fresh chopped parsley, for garnish
Instructions
-
Sauté the sausage and aromatics:
In a large soup pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add sausage, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook until browned. Drain excess grease if needed. Stir in onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes; cook for 1 minute. -
Add the broth:
Pour in chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits. Bring to a gentle boil. -
Cook the noodles:
Add broken lasagna noodles, reduce heat, and simmer for 10–12 minutes, or until tender. -
Make it creamy:
Stir in half-and-half, heavy cream, and cream cheese. Mix until smooth and fully melted. Add Parmesan and stir to combine. -
Finish with cheese:
Add mozzarella and stir until melted. Taste and season with salt and pepper.
-
Serve:
Ladle soup into bowls, garnish with chopped parsley, and serve hot.
Notes
-
Storage: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
-
Reheating: Warm gently on stovetop or in the microwave, adding a splash of broth or milk if needed.
-
Substitutions:
-
Use plant-based sausage and vegetable broth for a vegetarian version.
-
Replace mozzarella with provolone or fontina.
-
Add spinach, mushrooms, or zucchini for extra veggies.
-
Use zucchini noodles for a low-carb alternative.
-
-
Slow cooker option: Brown sausage and aromatics first, then cook everything (except dairy/cheese) on low for 4–6 hours. Add dairy 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Keywords: Alfredo lasagna soup Creamy lasagna soup Italian sausage soup One-pot lasagna recipe Cozy comfort soup recipe