**Creamy Alfredo Lasagna Soup Recipe**
Introduction
The Creamy Alfredo Lasagna Soup is a mouth-watering delicacy that brings together the velvety Alfredo sauce and conventional lasagna flavors into a luxurious soup. This soup is the ultimate comfort food; great for sharing with loved ones over a heart-warming meal.
Why Make this Recipe
If you love a blend of Italian flavors, this soup will certainly tickle your taste buds. Besides its creamy-rich flavor, it’s notably easy to prepare and uses commonplace ingredients found in any kitchen.
How to Make Creamy Alfredo Lasagna Soup
Ingredients:
– 1 lb ground beef or Italian sausage
– 1 onion, diced
– 3 cloves garlic, minced
– 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
– 2 cups marinara sauce
– 1 cup heavy cream
– 8 lasagna noodles, broken into pieces
– 1 cup ricotta cheese
– 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
– 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
– 1 tsp Italian seasoning
– Salt and pepper to taste
– Fresh basil or parsley for garnish
Directions :
1. Cook the ground beef or sausage over medium heat until browned. Drain the excess fat.
2. Add the diced onion and minced garlic, cooking until the onion is translucent.
3. Mix in the broth, marinara sauce, heavy cream, and Italian seasoning. Let it boil gently.
4. Throw in the broken lasagna noodles and reduce the heat to simmer until noodles are al dente.
5. Stir in the ricotta cheese until it melts into the soup, followed by the mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses, stirring until the soup becomes creamy.
6. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
7. Serve it hot and garnish with fresh basil or parsley.
How to Serve Creamy Alfredo Lasagna Soup
This creamy soup can be served as a standalone dish, but it pairs well with a side serving of garlic bread or a fresh green salad. Remember to sprinkle a bit of fresh basil or parsley on top as garnish.
How to Store Creamy Alfredo Lasagna Soup
Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container, where they can last up to 5 days. You can also freeze the soup for future, just ensure to reheat it slowly on low heat.
Tips to Make Creamy Alfredo Lasagna Soup
If you want to make your soup extra creamy, add more heavy cream. However, consider the extra calories. For a vegan option, use vegan cheese and vegetable broth.
Variation
If you wish to add more texture and variety, you may add vegetables such as spinach and mushrooms.
FAQs
1. Can I use another type of pasta?
-Yes, you can substitute other types of pasta. Just adjust the cooking time accordingly.
2. Can I make it vegetarian?
– Yes, simply replace the ground beef with a vegetarian alternative and use vegetable broth.
3. Can I add more cheese?
-Yes, you can add more cheese if you prefer your soup creamier and richer.
Enjoy your Creamy Alfredo Lasagna Soup!