Creamy White Lasagna Veggie Soup (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Soup Base

01 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
02 - 1 sweet onion, finely diced
03 - 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
04 - 5 cloves garlic, roughly chopped

→ Vegetables & Main Components

05 - 3 cups yellow squash, chopped in ¼ inch cubes (about 2 squash)
06 - 2 cups zucchini, chopped in ¼ inch cubes (1 medium zucchini)
07 - 2 cups grated carrots
08 - 1/4 cup sun dried tomatoes with oil
09 - 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
10 - 2 quarts chicken or vegetable stock
11 - 1 parmesan rind
12 - 2 cups mafalda corta pasta (or 3 sheets lasagna noodles, broken up)
13 - 2 cups fresh spinach
14 - 1/2 cup heavy cream
15 - 2 tablespoons pesto

→ For Serving

16 - Ricotta cheese
17 - Parmesan cheese
18 - Finishing olive oil
19 - Fresh cracked pepper
20 - Flaky salt

# Instructions:

01 - Heat olive oil in a soup pot over medium heat. Add onion with a pinch of salt and red pepper flakes, cooking for 3 minutes. Add garlic and continue cooking for another 3 minutes.
02 - Add the squash, zucchini, carrots, sun dried tomatoes, and Italian seasoning with another pinch of salt. Increase the heat and cook for 3-5 minutes until the vegetables start to caramelize.
03 - Pour in the chicken stock and add the parmesan rind. Bring the mixture to a boil.
04 - Add your pasta of choice and let it simmer for 10 minutes until cooked through.
05 - Turn off the heat. Stir in the fresh spinach, heavy cream, and pesto. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
06 - Ladle the hot soup into bowls and finish each serving with a dollop of ricotta, a sprinkle of parmesan cheese, a drizzle of olive oil, flaky salt, and fresh cracked pepper.

# Notes:

01 - This creamy white lasagna soup is a veggie-packed twist on the classic pasta dish, featuring a rich, cheesy pesto broth that's perfect year-round. It's a beautiful blend of Italian flavors with the comfort of a warm soup.