Make a rich, lasagna-flavored soup in a single pot featuring spinach and mushrooms. This recipe offers classic lasagna taste with minimal cleanup.
Author:Ahazzam
Prep Time:10 min
Cook Time:25 min
Total Time:35 min
Yield:4 servings
Category:Dinner
Method:Stovetop
Cuisine:Italian Inspired
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
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1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
8 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
4 cups vegetable broth
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1/2 cup dry lasagna noodles, broken into small pieces
4 ounces cream cheese, cubed
1/2 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
4 ounces fresh spinach, roughly chopped
1/2 cup ricotta cheese, for topping
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, for topping
Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
Add the sliced mushrooms to the pot. Cook until they release their moisture and begin to brown, about 7 to 10 minutes.
Stir in the minced garlic, Italian seasoning, basil, and red pepper flakes (if using). Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Pour in the vegetable broth and the can of diced tomatoes. Bring the mixture to a boil.
Add the broken lasagna noodles to the boiling liquid. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the pasta is tender, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
Reduce the heat to low. Stir in the cubed cream cheese until it melts completely and the soup becomes creamy.
Stir in the heavy cream. Add the chopped spinach and cook just until it wilts, about 2 minutes.
Taste the soup and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
Ladle the soup into bowls. Top each serving with a dollop of ricotta cheese and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese before serving.
Notes
You can substitute lasagna noodles with broken spaghetti or penne pasta if desired.
For a richer flavor, use chicken broth instead of vegetable broth.
If you prefer a thicker soup, let it simmer uncovered for the last 5 minutes of cooking.