Description
A comforting and hearty soup that captures all the flavors of lasagna in a bowl. This Lasagna Soup recipe is easy to make and perfect for a cozy family dinner.
Ingredients
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For the Soup:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef or Italian sausage
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 4 cups low-sodium beef or chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 8 lasagna noodles, broken into pieces
For the Cheese Mixture:
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Chopped fresh parsley or basil for garnish
Instructions
- Sauté Meat and Aromatics: In a large soup pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil and brown the ground beef or sausage. Add onion, garlic, and sauté until softened.
- Add Flavor Base: Stir in tomato paste and cook briefly. Pour in crushed tomatoes, broth, herbs, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a boil, then simmer.
- Cook Noodles: Add broken lasagna noodles and cook until tender, stirring occasionally.
- Prepare Cheese Mixture: Combine ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan in a bowl.
- Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls, top with cheese mixture, and garnish with herbs before serving.
Notes
- For a creamier consistency, stir the cheese mixture into the soup.
- Ground turkey or meatless options can be used for variations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
