Description
Indulge in the comforting embrace of Butternut Squash Lasagna Soup with Kale & Mozzarella, a delightful twist on traditional lasagna that brings warmth and flavor to your dinner table. This creamy soup combines the natural sweetness of roasted butternut squash with the earthiness of kale and the gooeyness of melted mozzarella, creating a perfect harmony of tastes. Ideal for chilly evenings, this dish not only satisfies your palate but also nourishes your body with wholesome ingredients. With simple steps and readily available components, you’ll whip up this heartwarming meal in no time—perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights in.
Ingredients
- 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 (shredded)
Instructions
- In a large soup pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté diced onion with salt and red pepper flakes until translucent, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook for another 3 minutes.
- Incorporate cubed butternut squash and Italian seasoning; cook for 5 minutes until slightly caramelized.
- Pour in vegetable broth and toss in Parmesan rind. Bring to a boil for 10 minutes before removing the rind and blending half the soup until smooth.
- Return the rind to the pot, add broken pasta, and simmer for about 10 minutes until pasta is cooked through.
- Stir in fresh kale, heavy cream, and brown sugar; season to taste.
- Serve hot topped with mozzarella.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 300g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg