Description
This Lasagna Soup recipe is a comforting and delicious twist on traditional lasagna, perfect for a cozy night in. It’s packed with hearty ground beef, flavorful Italian spices, tender lasagna noodles, and topped with a creamy ricotta mixture and gooey melted cheese.
Ingredients
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For the Soup:
- 1 lb ground beef (or Italian sausage)
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 can (15 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
- 4 cups beef broth
- 8 lasagna noodles, broken into pieces
For Garnish:
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh basil or parsley
Instructions
- Cook the Meat: In a large pot, brown the ground beef with onion, then add garlic and spices.
- Add Sauces: Stir in tomato paste, crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, and beef broth. Simmer.
- Cook Noodles: Add broken lasagna noodles and simmer until tender.
- Prepare Ricotta: Mix ricotta with salt and pepper in a bowl.
- Serve: Ladle soup into bowls, top with ricotta, cheeses, and herbs.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, you can use Italian sausage instead of all ground beef.
- This soup thickens upon standing, so add more broth if reheating leftovers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
