Creamy White Lasagna Soup with Veggies Recipe

Introduction

This Creamy White Lasagna Soup with Veggies is a comforting twist on traditional lasagna, perfect for a cozy meal. Packed with fresh vegetables, tender pasta, and a rich, creamy broth, it’s a delicious way to enjoy all the flavors of lasagna in a warm, hearty soup.

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp Olive Oil
• 1 Sweet Onion (finely diced)
• 1/4 tsp Red Pepper Flakes
• 5 cloves Garlic (roughly chopped)
• 3 cups Yellow Squash (chopped in 1/4 inch cubes, about 2 squash)
• 2 cups Zucchini (chopped in 1/4 inch cubes, 1 medium zucchini)
• 2 cups Carrots (grated)
• 1/4 cup Sun Dried Tomatoes (with the oil)
• 1/4 tsp Italian Seasoning
• 2 quarts Chicken or Vegetable Stock
• 1 Parmesan Rind
• 2 cups Mafalda Corta Pasta (or 3 sheets lasagna noodles, broken up)
• 2 cups Fresh Spinach
• 1/2 cup Heavy Cream
• 2 tbsp Pesto
• Ricotta (for serving)
• Parmesan Cheese (for serving)
• Finishing Olive Oil (for serving)
• Fresh Cracked Pepper (for serving)
• Flaky Salt (for serving)

Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat olive oil in a soup pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion, a pinch of salt, and red pepper flakes. Cook for 3 minutes, then add the garlic and cook for another 3 minutes until fragrant.
2. Step 2: Add the chopped yellow squash, zucchini, grated carrots, sun dried tomatoes with their oil, Italian seasoning, and another pinch of salt. Increase the heat and cook for 3–5 minutes until the vegetables begin to caramelize.
3. Step 3: Pour in the chicken or vegetable stock and add the Parmesan rind. Bring the mixture to a boil.
4. Step 4: Add the pasta and reduce to a simmer. Cook for about 10 minutes, or until the pasta is tender.
5. Step 5: Turn off the heat. Stir in the fresh spinach, heavy cream, and pesto. Taste the soup and season with salt and fresh cracked pepper as needed.
6. Step 6: Ladle the soup into bowls and top each serving with a dollop of ricotta, a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese, a drizzle of finishing olive oil, flaky salt, and fresh cracked pepper.

Tips & Variations

• Use gluten-free pasta or noodles to make this soup gluten-free.
• For a vegetarian option, use vegetable stock instead of chicken stock.
• Adding fresh basil or oregano can enhance the herbal flavors.
• If you prefer a thicker soup, reduce the amount of stock slightly or cook a bit longer to concentrate flavors.

Storage

Store leftover soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stove over low heat to prevent the cream from curdling. Stir occasionally and add a splash of stock or water if the soup thickens too much.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I make this soup ahead of time?

Yes, you can prepare the soup a day in advance and store it in the refrigerator. Add fresh spinach, cream, and pesto just before serving to maintain their bright flavors and textures.

What can I substitute for mafalda corta pasta?

You can use broken lasagna noodles, rigatoni, penne, or any other short pasta shape you have on hand. Just adjust the cooking time as needed based on the pasta type.

Creamy White Lasagna Soup with Veggies Recipe

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This Creamy White Lasagna Soup with Veggies is a comforting and flavorful twist on classic lasagna, featuring a medley of fresh vegetables, creamy cheese, and tender pasta all simmered together in a savory broth. Perfect for chilly days, this hearty soup combines the essence of traditional lasagna with the ease of a one-pot meal.

• Author: Zane
• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 25 minutes
• Total Time: 40 minutes
• Yield: 6 servings 1x
• Category: Soup
• Method: Stovetop
• Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

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Vegetables & Aromatics

• 2 tbsp Olive Oil
• 1 Sweet Onion, finely diced
• 1/4 tsp Red Pepper Flakes
• 5 cloves Garlic, roughly chopped
• 3 cups Yellow Squash, chopped in 1/4 inch cubes (about 2 squash)
• 2 cups Zucchini, chopped in 1/4 inch cubes (1 medium zucchini)
• 2 cups Carrots, grated
• 1/4 cup Sun Dried Tomatoes (with the oil!)
• 1/4 tsp Italian Seasoning

Liquids & Base

• 2 quarts Chicken or Vegetable Stock
• 1 Parmesan Rind
• 1/2 cup Heavy Cream
• 2 tbsp Pesto

Pasta

• 2 cups Mafalda Corta Pasta (or 3 sheets lasagna noodles, broken up)

Finishing & Garnishes

• 2 cups Fresh Spinach
• Ricotta (for topping, quantity as desired)
• Parmesan Cheese (for topping, quantity as desired)
• Finishing Olive Oil (for drizzling)
• Fresh Cracked Pepper (to taste)
• Flaky Salt (to taste)

Instructions

1. Sauté Aromatics: Heat olive oil in a soup pot over medium heat. Add the finely diced onion, a pinch of salt, and red pepper flakes. Cook for about 3 minutes until the onion begins to soften. Add the roughly chopped garlic and cook for another 3 minutes to release its fragrance.
2. Cook Vegetables: Add the chopped yellow squash, zucchini, grated carrots, sun dried tomatoes with their oil, and Italian seasoning. Add another pinch of salt. Increase the heat slightly and cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables start to caramelize and develop flavor.
3. Add Stock and Parmesan Rind: Pour in the chicken or vegetable stock and add the Parmesan rind. Bring the mixture back up to a boil to infuse the broth with rich, savory notes from the rind.
4. Simmer Pasta: Add the mafalda corta pasta (or broken lasagna noodles) to the boiling soup. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook for about 10 minutes until the pasta is tender and cooked through.
5. Finish Soup: Turn off the heat and stir in fresh spinach, heavy cream, and pesto until the spinach wilts and the soup is creamy and well combined. Taste the soup and adjust seasoning with salt and fresh cracked pepper as needed.
6. Serve and Garnish: Ladle the creamy soup into bowls and top each serving with a dollop of ricotta cheese, a sprinkle of grated Parmesan, a drizzle of finishing olive oil, flaky salt, and fresh cracked pepper for a finishing touch.

Notes

• Using a Parmesan rind adds depth to the broth; save rinds from Parmesan wedges for soups and stocks.
• Mafalda corta pasta can be substituted with broken lasagna noodles or any short pasta shape.
• For a vegetarian version, use vegetable stock instead of chicken stock.
• To reduce fat, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or a non-dairy alternative.
• Adjust red pepper flakes based on desired spice level.
• Fresh spinach is added at the end to maintain its bright color and tender texture.

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