Ingredients
– 1/2 pound ground sausage
– 1 small chopped onion
– 8 ounces sliced mushrooms
– 2 cloves minced garlic
– 4 cups baby spinach
– 5 cups low sodium chicken broth
– 5 broken lasagna noodles
– 1 teaspoon dried oregano
– 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
– 3 tablespoons butter for the creamy Alfredo mixture
– 3 tablespoons flour for the creamy Alfredo mixture
– 1 cup milk for the creamy Alfredo mixture
– 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese for the creamy Alfredo mixture
Instructions
1-Gathering and Prepping: First, prepare your ingredients by chopping the onion, slicing the mushrooms, mincing the garlic, and breaking the lasagna noodles into pieces. This setup helps everything cook evenly and saves time.
2-Cooking the Base: Next, brown the 1/2 pound ground sausage in a large saucepan over medium heat until it’s nicely done. Add the chopped onion and sliced mushrooms, then cook for 5-6 minutes on medium-low heat to let their flavors blend in. Stir in the 2 cloves minced garlic and 4 cups baby spinach, cooking for just 1 more minute to keep it fresh and vibrant.
2-Cooking the Base: Pour in the 5 cups low sodium chicken broth and let it simmer for 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to mingle. Add the 5 broken lasagna noodles along with 1 teaspoon dried oregano and 1/2 teaspoon dried basil, then bring it to a low boil and cook for 10-12 minutes until the noodles are tender and everything smells amazing.
3-Making the Creamy Alfredo Mixture: While the soup simmers, melt 3 tablespoons butter in a skillet over medium-low heat. Whisk in 3 tablespoons flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly to avoid lumps. Gradually add 1 cup milk, whisking until smooth and thickened, which takes about 3-5 minutes.
3-Making the Creamy Alfredo Mixture: Remove from heat and whisk in 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese until it’s melted and creamy. Slowly stir this mixture into the soup, whisking well to combine everything into a luscious, cheesy delight. The result is a soup that’s rich and full of that classic Alfredo vibe.
4-Final Touches: Once everything is mixed, taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Serve hot for 4 people, and feel free to garnish with extras like fresh herbs. This method keeps the soup comforting and easy, perfect for a quick winter meal.
Last Step:
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๐ฅ Substitute Italian sausage with chorizo for a spicier kick.
๐ฒ Leftovers keep well and make for a convenient, hearty meal on busy days.
๐ง Adding fresh garlic and herbs enhances the depth of flavor in the soup.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cooking Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Non-vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 621
- Fat: 35 g
- Carbohydrates: 46 g
- Protein: 32 g
