Creamy Butternut Squash Lasagna Soup (Vegetarian & Cozy)

Butternut Squash Lasagna Soup

• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1½ Tbsp tomato paste
• 4 cups (600g) butternut squash, peeled and cubed
• 4 cups (960 ml) vegetable broth (or chicken broth)
• 1 cup (240 ml) warm water (not cold, to keep the soup creamy)
• ¾ tsp kosher salt, divided, plus more to taste
• ½ tsp  ground black pepper, plus more to taste
• ½ tsp dried thyme or oregano
• ½ tsp smoked paprika
• ¾ cup (170g) heavy cream
• 6–7 lasagna noodles, broken into large pieces
• 2 cups kale, ribs removed and thinly sliced (lacinato or curly)
• ½ cup (70g) freshly grated parmesan cheese (packed; freshly grated is best)

Ricotta Basil Swirl

• 3/4 cup (180g) whole-milk ricotta
• 1 Tbsp olive oil
• Zest of 1/2 lemon
• Pinch of kosher salt
• 2 Tbsp roughly chopped fresh basil, plus more for garnish

Optional Garnishes (Highly Recommended)

• Fresh basil
• Olive oil drizzle
• Red chili pepper flakes
• Freshly ground black pepper

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1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2. Add onion and cook 4–5 minutes until soft.
3. Add garlic and tomato paste; cook 30 seconds.
4. Stir in squash, broth, warm water, thyme, smoked paprika, black pepper, and ½ tsp salt.
5. Simmer covered 12–15 minutes until squash is tender.
6. Blend half the soup using an immersion blender. If you only have a stand alone blender you can blend half the soup in that till smooth and add it back to the pot.
7. Stir in heavy cream.
8. Add lasagna noodles; simmer uncovered 10–12 minutes until al dente.
9. While the lasagna noodles are cooking in a separate small bowl mix the ingredients from the ricotta basil swirl and set aside.
10. Stir in kale and cook 2–3 minutes.
11. Turn heat off and add parmesan and remaining salt to taste.
12. Serve soup with ricotta swirl and garnishes.

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Storage & Reheating Tips

Storage:

• Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
• Store ricotta swirl separately for best texture.

Reheating:

• Reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave.
• Add a splash of broth or water to loosen, as the soup thickens as it sits.
• Stir well before serving.

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