Cozy Lasagna Soup

When the weather's chilly, a steamy bowl hits the spot. You get everything you love about lasagna, but here it’s in a spoon. There’s cheesy broth, hunks of sausage, mushrooms, spinach, and chunks of pasta. Feels cozy for dinner at home or if you’re feeding a crew.

Reasons You'll Love This

All the lasagna-ish flavors, but with hardly any effort. The sausage keeps you full, and noodles soak up all the yum. Spinach and mushrooms make it pop, and that cheese sauce pulls it together. Don’t be shy—leftovers taste even more awesome tomorrow.

Main Ingredients

• Parmesan: Grab fresh grated if you can
• Milk: Whole milk is the way to go
• Flour: All-purpose does the trick
• Butter: Just classic stick butter
• Basil: Dried’s perfect
• Oregano: No need for fancy—dried’s fine
• Lasagna Noodles: Crack 'em up
• Chicken Broth: A low-sodium carton is best
• Spinach: Grab a bag of baby spinach
• Garlic: Freshly chopped tastes brightest
• Mushrooms: Pick your favorites
• Onion: Dice it up small
• Sausage: Sweet or spicy, whichever you like

Steps to Put it Together

Scoop into bowls:

Serve it up hot. Toss extra cheese on top if you’re in the mood.

Tweak the flavor:

Give it a taste first. The cheese is salty already, so check before adding more. Add broth if it gets thicker than you want.

Bring everything together:

Stir the cheese mixture into the pot of soup. Mix it all well till it looks rich and creamy.

Let the cheese melt in:

Shut off the burner, sprinkle in the Parmesan, and stir until smooth and gooey.

Pour in the milk and thicken:

Drizzle the milk into the butter-flour mix, stirring constantly, until it thickens up. Just a few minutes.

Start the creamy mix:

In another pan, melt butter. Add flour and stir for a minute or two, until it smells a little toasty.

Boil those noodles:

Stir pasta off and on so it doesn’t stick. When you can take a bite easily, they’re done—usually 10-12 minutes.

Drop in the noodles and herbs:

Break the noodles roughly and add with dried basil and oregano. Heat should stay high for a gentle bubble.

Bump up the heat with broth:

Pour in your broth, crank the heat till it bubbles, and simmer about 5 minutes.

Stir in garlic and spinach:

Add chopped garlic and spinach. Keep stirring just till the leaves wilt—shouldn’t take long.

Toss in onions and mushrooms:

With sausage browned, throw in mushrooms and onions. Keep things moving till onions go see-through, about 6 minutes.

Kick off with sausage:

Start by dropping sausage into your biggest pot. Break it up and cook till it’s browned with no pink, around 7 minutes.

Prep first:

Chop everything you need. Put your soup pot on the stove, ready to roll.

Cozy Comfort Bowl

This bowl is total comfort when it’s chilly outside. Cheese brings the creamy punch, sausage and noodles fill you up. Really, it’s like a warm hug you eat with a spoon.

Standout Details

The heart of it all is that cheesy base. Don’t rush melting the Parmesan—it has to get totally smooth. Take a bit more time here, and every bite ends up rich and silky.

All the Tasty Bits

You’re getting a whole line-up: sausage for heartiness, mushrooms for a flavor kick, spinach for a fresh pop, and big pasta pieces for that lasagna vibe. Every part just fits together.

Super Simple

This one’s no fuss. Most stuff’s in your fridge or pantry already. You’ll be eating in about half an hour. Just what you need on a packed or chilly night.

Better By Tomorrow

Stick leftovers in the fridge—they only get yummier. By the next day, flavors meld and make it even thicker. When you’re ready, reheat it nice and gentle on the stove.

Helpful Tips

Crack your pasta into bigger bits so it doesn’t turn mushy. Stir the cheese part nonstop for smooth results. If it gets dense, add more broth to thin. Go easy on salt at the end, since cheese brings its own.

Change It Up

Want more heat? Swap in spicy sausage. Don’t eat meat? Just pile in more mushrooms. Feel like extra cheese? Toss it on! Just fix it to what makes you happy.

Serving Suggestion

Garlic bread for dunking is always a win. Try basil on top for a fresh touch. Extra cheese on top? Go for it. Or toss a fresh salad on the table to round things out.

Storing Leftovers

Keep any leftovers cool in the fridge for three to four days. Soup thickens overnight, so splash in some milk as you reheat. Stir as you warm it up so nothing gets stuck.

Frequently Asked Questions

→ Can I skip the meat in this?

Totally! Leave out the meat and toss in your favorite veggies like carrots, mushrooms, or zucchini. Veggie crumbles also work, and the cheese still keeps it hearty.

→ How can I make it gluten-free?

Swap out the wheat noodles for brown rice pasta. To keep the broth thick, use corn starch instead of flour. Simple swaps, same great flavor!

→ What other veggies can I add?

Go wild—broccoli chunks, bell peppers, spinach, zucchini, or even carrots. Chop them small so they cook evenly and make it colorful and tasty.

→ How do I make this thicker?

Add extra cheese and stir till it's the way you like it. Or mix cold water with some corn starch, pour it in, and simmer for a while. Adjust as needed.

→ Can I freeze leftovers?

Yes, but don't add the noodles before freezing—cook them fresh when you reheat it. Already mixed? It'll still taste good, just stir well when warming up.

Conclusion

If you can't get enough of this soup, you'll love these meals too: Sausage Kale Soup, Mushroom Parmesan Soup, or classic Italian Wedding Soup. Each offers their own bit of deliciousness with Italian flair.