White Lasagna Soup Comfort (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

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01 - 1 pound Italian sausage
02 - 1 medium onion, chopped
03 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 6 cups chicken broth
05 - 1 can (15 ounces) white beans, drained and rinsed
06 - 1 cup heavy cream
07 - 2 cups spinach, chopped
08 - 1 1/2 cups ricotta cheese
09 - 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
10 - 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
11 - 8 ounces lasagna noodles, broken into pieces
12 - Salt and black pepper, to taste

# Instructions:

01 - In a large pot over medium heat, cook the Italian sausage until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon. Remove the browned sausage from the pot and set aside.
02 - In the same pot, add chopped onion and minced garlic, sautéing until softened, about 3 minutes.
03 - Pour in chicken broth and add rinsed white beans. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to let the soup gently simmer.
04 - Stir in heavy cream, chopped spinach, ricotta, shredded mozzarella, and grated Parmesan. Continue simmering for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally to melt the cheeses.
05 - Add broken lasagna noodles to the pot. Cook until tender, about 10 minutes, stirring periodically to prevent sticking.
06 - Return the cooked sausage to the soup and simmer for 5 more minutes. Season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
07 - Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with extra Parmesan if desired. Serve hot.

# Notes:

01 - For enhanced flavor, use hot Italian sausage or add red pepper flakes for a touch of heat.
02 - The soup thickens upon standing; adjust with a splash of broth when reheating leftovers.
03 - To save time, prep all chopped vegetables and cheese before beginning the cooking process.