Description
Hearty lasagna soup brings Italian comfort directly to your kitchen with layers of rich flavors melding in one delightful bowl. Cheesy, herb-infused broth and tender pasta create a soul-warming meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound ground beef or Italian sausage
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Liquid and Tomato Base:
- 4 cups chicken or beef broth
- 2 cans (14.5 ounces / 410 grams each) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (6 ounces / 170 grams) tomato paste
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Noodles:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) lasagna noodles, broken into pieces
Cheese:
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Garnish:
- Fresh basil
Oil:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Warm olive oil in a spacious pot over medium flame, introducing ground meat and sautéing until deeply browned, methodically fragmenting with a wooden utensil.
- Incorporate finely chopped onions and minced garlic, gently sweating until translucent and aromatic.
- Pour in savory broth, crushed tomatoes, concentrated tomato paste, herbaceous Italian seasoning, fiery red pepper flakes, and essential seasonings, escalating heat to achieve a rolling boil before reducing to a gentle simmer for approximately 10 minutes.
- Introduce fragmented lasagna noodles, allowing them to tenderly cook while occasionally stirring to prevent adhesion, roughly 10-12 minutes.
- Prepare a quick ricotta mixture by whisking cheese with a delicate salt enhancement.
- As noodles reach perfect consistency, fold in mozzarella and Parmesan, creating a luxuriously melted and velvety texture.
- Artfully distribute the robust soup into serving vessels, crowning each portion with a lavish ricotta dollop and an elegant sprinkle of fresh basil leaves.
- Serve immediately while piping hot, inviting diners to savor this comforting culinary creation.
Notes
- Swap ground beef with turkey or plant-based crumbles for a leaner, lighter version perfect for health-conscious eaters.
- Break lasagna noodles into smaller pieces before adding to ensure quicker cooking and easier eating experience.
- Create a gluten-free alternative by using gluten-free lasagna noodles or replacing noodles with zucchini ribbons for a low-carb twist.
- Let ricotta mixture sit for 5 minutes before adding to soup to enhance flavor melding and create a more creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg