Chicken Sausage Lasagna Soup - sponsored by our friends at al fresco all natural! We’re thrilled to partner with al fresco in honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness month.
You’re going to love this Chicken Lasagna Soup… This one-pot lasagna tastes just like the traditional version, without all the work! A delicious Italian classic made in a fraction of the time!
I’m so proud to be a brand ambassador for al fresco all natural… and it’s not just because they have amazing, healthy, easy-to-use products that I adored long before I became a food blogger. As a company, al fresco is also a big supporter of the fight against cancer, which is a cause that I care deeply about – you can read more of my family’s story here.
In honor of sharing comfort foods with a loved one who needs it during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, I’m presenting this oh-so-delizioso Lasagna Soup recipe!!! It’s like a hearty warm hug and it’s ready in half the time of traditional lasagna. #crushedit
As you know al fresco is all about getting a well-balanced meal on the table as quickly as possible – that’s why they offer THE most delicious precooked chicken sausage on the planet - the perfect swap for chicken in any recipe.
If you love lasagna, but not all the work that goes into it, this Lasagna Soup is for you.
Plus, we made it even easier and boosted the health factor by swapping out the ground beef for al fresco’s Sweet Italian Chicken Sausage. Their sausage is loaded with red and green peppers, Italian herbs and spices, it’s lower in fat and calories, it’s gluten free, and has the most delicious flavor!
It’s one primo meal my friend! Allow me to break it down for you…
How to Make Lasagna Soup:
First, slice then sauté the al fresco chicken sausage in olive oil in a large Dutch oven (or soup pot) for 2-3 minutes a side. Once the sausage is slightly browned, remove it from the pot and set aside.
Next, sauté your onions for 4 minutes then stir in your garlic, herbs, spices and fresh peppers, and cook one more minute.
Pour in your marinara and chicken stock and bring to a boil.
Now add in your broken lasagna noodles, turn down to a simmer, and cook for 10 minutes.
Next, stir in your browned chicken sausage,
¼ cup of Parmesan cheese, half and half, and continue to cook the pasta for another 4-6 minutes or until cooked to your preferred doneness.
This will add a creamy cheesy element to the dish… just the way Lasagna should be – right!?
To make this Italian feast even more “lasagna-esque,” I like to mix up a cheesy herbaceous ricotta topping. Basically, stir together 1 cup of ricotta cheese, 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan and 2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley and basil. It’s soo good I could literally eat it by the spoonful, and ummm, not gonna lie - I probably did.
Seriously, this yummy goodness totally takes this recipe up like 5 notches.
Now it’s ready to serve…
Spoon your soup into bowls, sprinkle with some mozzarella cheese, add a dollop of the ricotta yumminess, and devour!
Chicken Sausage and Pepper Lasagna Soup – the most delicious comfort food you’ll be making all season long!
And if you like your lasagna a different way, check out these lasagna stuffed peppers!
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Chicken Sausage Lasagna Soup
This one-pot lasagna tastes just like the traditional version, without all the work! A delicious Italian classic made in a fraction of the time!
Ingredients
For The Soup:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 package al fresco Sweet Italian Chicken Sausage, sliced (or use two for even more protein)
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 5 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 bay leaves
- ¼ cup fresh parsley chopped, (more for garnish)
- ½ cup fresh basil chopped, (more for garnish)
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon Crushed pepper flakes, (more if you like a kick)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 2 colored peppers, chopped , (I used red and yellow)
- 4 cups of chicken stock *see note
- 24 ounces marinara sauce
- 8 ounces dried lasagna noodles, (about 8 noodles broken into 1-2 inch pieces (gluten free, whole wheat or regular noodles)
- ¼ cup half and half
- 4 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- Shredded mozzarella for topping
Ricotta Cheese Topping:
- ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg, optional
- 1 cup Ricotta cheese
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
Instructions
- Add olive oil and sausage to a large soup pot and cook/brown 2-3 minutes a side on medium high heat. Then remove from the pan and set aside.
- Add onions (and a little more olive oil if needed) to the pan and saute 4 minutes.
- Stir in the garlic, bay leaves, parsley, basil, oregano, crushed red pepper flakes, salt & pepper, and red and yellow peppers. Cook for another minute.
- Stir in the chicken stock and marinara and bring to a boil.
- Now stir in pieces of lasagna and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add chicken sausage, half and half, and Parmesan cheese. Cook for 4-6 more minutes or until pasta is al dente (It will keep cooking in the pan as it sits there waiting to be served.)
- While the pasta cooks mix together ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, nutmeg, parsley and basil.
- To serve, ladle soup into bowls and top each one with a bit of shredded mozzarella and a good dollop of the cheesy ricotta mixture. Finish with some fresh chopped basil and or parsley.
Notes
- The noodles will soak up the liquid in this soup while in the fridge. If needed to reheat add more chicken stock.
- This recipe will probably make more than 6 servings, depending on the size of each portion! In our house this recipe produced 8-10 servings!
Nutrition Information
Yield
6Serving Size
10 ouncesAmount Per Serving Calories 416Total Fat 17gSaturated Fat 6gUnsaturated Fat 0gCholesterol 43mgSodium 1476mgCarbohydrates 46gFiber 3gSugar 9gProtein 20g
Other Delicious Chicken Sausage Dinner Recipes:
- Buffalo Chicken Mac And Cheese
- Chicken Alfredo Penne Pasta With Peas
- Marsala Chicken Orzo Skillet
- Chicken Sausage Veggie Kabobs
Jennifer
Can you make it with the oven ready lasagne? That’s what we have on hand.
holly
That should work fine, Jennifer. You just won't need to cook the noodles in the sauce as long as the recipe states. Good luck!
Karly
This looks sooo good!
Kim Campbell
This was so good!!!!
holly
Yayyy! I love hearing that, Kim! Thanks so much!
Kim
Made this today. Had all the ingredients on hand and a box of broken lasagna noodles I didnt Know what to do with. Amazing. My family loved it. Next time I will Add a little more red pepper flake and less herbs in the ricotta but will make this again and again this winter.
holly
That's so great to hear, Kim! I love it when you already have everything you need for a recipe - it's like it's meant to be.😁 I'm so glad the whole family enjoyed it. Thanks for sharing your feedback and the 5 stars!🙌
Noel Lizotte
That's a soup that equals a meal! We love lasagna, but it's so labor intensive. This would be a great replacement!