Description
This Lasagna Soup is a comforting twist on the classic lasagna. With a rich tomato base, savory ground beef, and tender lasagna noodles, this hearty soup is topped with creamy ricotta and melted mozzarella for the ultimate cozy dinner. Perfect for a quick and satisfying meal, this recipe brings all the flavors of traditional lasagna into a warm, brothy soup.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 lb ground beef (or Italian sausage)
1 small onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups chicken broth
1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon dried basil
Salt and pepper to taste
8 oz lasagna noodles, broken into pieces
1 cup ricotta cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Fresh basil or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Meat: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add ground beef or sausage and cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks. Drain any excess fat.
- Sauté the Vegetables: Add diced onion and minced garlic to the pot and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.
- Add the Tomatoes and Broth: Stir in crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, chicken broth, Italian seasoning, dried basil, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Cook the Noodles: Add broken lasagna noodles to the soup and cook for 10-12 minutes, or until the noodles are tender.
- Prepare the Cheese Topping: In a small bowl, mix together ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese.
- Serve: Ladle soup into bowls and top each serving with a generous dollop of the cheese mixture. Garnish with fresh basil or parsley.
Notes
Adjust the amount of chicken broth if the soup thickens too much during storage.
For a vegetarian option, replace ground beef with plant-based meat and use vegetable broth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 servings
- Calories: 450 kcal per serving
