Lasagne Soup Mushroom Crisp (Printer-Friendly)

Savor a warming soup with pasta, tomato broth, and crunchy mushroom crisps. Creamy cheeses add extra comfort.

# What You'll Need:

→ Soup Base

01 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
02 - 1 medium onion, diced
03 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
04 - 2 medium carrots, diced
05 - 2 celery stalks, diced
06 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
07 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
08 - 1 teaspoon dried basil
09 - 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
10 - 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
11 - 5 cups vegetable broth
12 - 2 tablespoons tomato paste
13 - 7 ounces lasagne sheets, broken into 2-inch pieces
14 - 7 ounces ricotta cheese
15 - 3.5 ounces grated mozzarella cheese
16 - 1.75 ounces grated Parmesan cheese
17 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
18 - Fresh basil leaves, for garnish

→ Mushroom Crisp Toppers

19 - 7 ounces cremini or button mushrooms, thinly sliced
20 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
21 - Pinch of sea salt
22 - Freshly ground black pepper

# Method:

01 - Set oven to 400°F (200°C) and allow to preheat.
02 - Combine sliced mushrooms with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Arrange on a parchment-lined baking sheet in an even layer. Roast for 15 to 20 minutes, flipping once, until deeply golden and crisp. Set aside for garnish.
03 - Heat olive oil in a large soup pot over medium flame. Add diced onion, garlic, carrots, celery, and red bell pepper. Sauté for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring regularly, until the vegetables begin to soften.
04 - Sprinkle in dried oregano, basil, and crushed red pepper flakes; stir constantly for 1 minute until the herbs are fragrant.
05 - Blend in tomato paste, then add crushed tomatoes and vegetable broth. Season with salt and black pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer gently for 10 minutes.
06 - Stir in broken lasagne sheets and continue simmering 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is al dente.
07 - Incorporate ricotta, mozzarella, and half the Parmesan cheese into the soup, stirring until melted and creamy. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
08 - Ladle the soup into warm bowls. Top each portion with mushroom crisps, remaining Parmesan, and freshly torn basil leaves.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Layered lasagne flavors in a warming soup
  • Mushroom crisps add delicious crunch
02 -
  • This soup contains dairy and gluten
  • Always check pasta and cheese labels for allergens
03 -
  • Break lasagne sheets into uneven pieces for rustic texture
  • Bake mushrooms in a single layer for maximum crispiness
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