Description
This Lasagna Soup recipe is a comforting twist on the classic Italian dish, perfect for a cozy night in. It’s hearty, flavorful, and topped with a cheesy mixture that adds richness to every spoonful.
Ingredients
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Main Soup Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef or Italian sausage
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 4 cups beef or chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 lasagna noodles, broken into pieces
Cheese Mixture:
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Garnish:
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Brown the Meat: Heat olive oil in a large pot, add ground beef or sausage, and cook until browned.
- Sauté Aromatics: Add diced onion, cook, then add garlic and tomato paste.
- Add Base Ingredients: Pour in crushed tomatoes and broth, season with basil, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Simmer: Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Cook Noodles: Add broken lasagna noodles and cook for 10–12 minutes.
- Prepare Cheese Mixture: Combine ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan in a bowl.
- Serve: Ladle soup into bowls, top with cheese mixture, and garnish with fresh herbs.
Notes
- Use no-boil lasagna noodles for quicker prep.
- Cook noodles separately if making ahead to maintain texture.
- Experiment with a mix of ground beef and sausage for flavor variety.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
