Description
Indulge in the heartwarming flavors of Butternut Squash Lasagna Soup with Kale & Mozzarella, a delightful twist on traditional comfort food. This rich and creamy dish combines the sweetness of butternut squash with the nutritious crunch of kale, all enveloped in a savory broth. Topped with melted mozzarella, it’s an inviting option perfect for chilly fall evenings or cozy gatherings. Each spoonful offers a satisfying experience that feels like a warm hug! Easy to make and highly adaptable, this soup is not just a meal; it’s a celebration of seasonal ingredients that your family will adore.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 cups Low Moisture Mozzarella (I recommend Lake o'Lakes Mozzarella shreds)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté with salt and red pepper flakes for 3 minutes until softened. Stir in chopped garlic and cook for another 3 minutes.
- Add butternut squash, Italian seasoning, and salt; sauté for 5 minutes until caramelized.
- Pour in vegetable broth and add parmesan rind. Bring to boil, then simmer for 10 minutes. Remove rind and puree half the soup using an immersion blender.
- Return parmesan rind to the pot, stir in broken pasta, and simmer until cooked, about 10 minutes.
- Turn off heat; mix in fresh kale, heavy cream, and brown sugar. Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve hot topped with shredded mozzarella.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Soup
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 350g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg