White Lasagna Soup (Print-Friendly Version)

# What You'll Need:

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01 - Salt and black pepper, for sprinkling
02 - 8 ounces lasagna noodles, snapped into chunks
03 - 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, finely shredded
04 - 1 cup mozzarella cheese, grated
05 - 1 1/2 cups ricotta cheese
06 - 2 cups spinach, roughly chopped
07 - 1 cup heavy cream
08 - 1 can (15 oz) white beans, rinsed and drained
09 - 6 cups chicken broth
10 - 3 garlic cloves, smashed and chopped up
11 - 1 medium onion, diced
12 - 1 pound Italian sausage

# Step-by-Step Directions:

01 - Scoop the soup into bowls while it’s hot. Add an extra shake of Parmesan on top if you’re feeling fancy.
02 - Stir the sausage back into the pot with everything else. Let it warm and blend together for another 5 minutes. Toss in salt and pepper to taste. Give it a stir.
03 - Drop in those lasagna noodles and cook until they’re soft. Stir once in a while so nothing sticks, about 10 minutes.
04 - Add heavy cream, ricotta, mozzarella, spinach, and Parmesan to the soup. You’ll want to let it all hang out for 5 minutes and give it a few gentle stirs so the cheese melts in.
05 - Pour in the chicken broth, tip in those beans, and bring it all up to a boil. When it starts bubbling, lower the heat so it can gently simmer.
06 - Toss in the chopped onion and garlic, cooking them in the pot you used before. Let them get soft and fragrant for a few minutes.
07 - Chop up the sausage in a big pot over medium heat. Cook until browned, breaking it up as you go. Once it’s cooked, take it out and set it aside for now.

# Helpful Notes:

01 - Want more zing? Try spicy Italian sausage or shake in some red pepper flakes.
02 - Soup will thicken up as it sits. When you’re reheating, thin it out with a splash of extra broth.
03 - For a smoother ride, have veggies and cheese chopped and ready before you start.