Description
Experience the cozy flavors of fall with this creamy Butternut Squash Lasagna Soup with Kale & Mozzarella. This delightful dish reimagines traditional lasagna in a comforting soup form, perfect for chilly evenings. Loaded with nutritious butternut squash and vibrant kale, every spoonful is rich in flavor and texture. The gooey mozzarella melts beautifully, adding a cheesy delight that everyone will adore. Whether you’re hosting family dinners or enjoying a quiet night in, this hearty soup offers warmth and satisfaction, making it the ultimate comfort food for the season.
Ingredients
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- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 medium Sweet Onion (finely diced)
- 1/4 tsp Red Pepper Flakes
- 5 cloves Garlic (roughly chopped)
- 6 cups Butternut Squash (about 2lbs)
- 2 tsp Italian Seasoning
- 2 quarts Vegetable Broth
- 1 chunk Parmesan Rind
- 1/2 lb Mafalda Pasta (or dried lasagna noodles) (broken up)
- 2 cups Fresh Kale
- 1/2 cup Heavy Cream
- 1/4 cup Brown Sugar
- 1 cup Low Moisture Mozzarella (I recommend Lake o'Lakes Mozzarella shreds)
Instructions
- In a large soup pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté finely diced onions with a pinch of salt and red pepper flakes for 3 minutes until softened. Add chopped garlic and cook for an additional 3 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in cubed butternut squash and Italian seasoning, cooking for about 5 minutes until some pieces caramelize.
- Pour in vegetable broth and add the parmesan rind. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer for 10 minutes. Remove rind and blend half of the soup until creamy using an immersion blender.
- Return the rind to the pot, add broken pasta pieces, and simmer for another 10 minutes until cooked through.
- Turn off heat and mix in fresh kale, heavy cream, and brown sugar. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if necessary.
- Serve hot, topped with shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (375g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg