Hearty Lasagna Soup
Enjoy all the comforting flavors of a classic lasagna in a warm, slurpable soup. This recipe combines rich tomato, savory meat, tender noodles, and creamy cheese for an easy weeknight meal that's sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
- •1 tablespoon olive oil
- •1 pound ground beef or Italian sausage
- •1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- •2 cloves garlic, minced
- •1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- •1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
- •4 cups beef broth
- •1 teaspoon dried basil
- •1 teaspoon dried oregano
- •1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- •1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- •1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
- •6 lasagna noodles, broken into 1-2 inch pieces
- •1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- •1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish
- •1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
- •4 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
Dietary Info
Instructions
- 1
Step 1: In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef or Italian sausage and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain any excess fat.
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Step 2: Add the chopped onion to the pot and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
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Step 3: Pour in the crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, and beef broth. Stir in the dried basil, dried oregano, red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and black pepper. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer, cover, and let it cook for 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
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Step 4: Add the broken lasagna noodles to the simmering soup. Cook for 8-10 minutes, or until the noodles are al dente. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
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Step 5: While the noodles are cooking, prepare the cheese topping. In a small bowl, combine the ricotta cheese and 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese.
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Step 6: Ladle the hot soup into individual bowls. Top each serving with a dollop of the ricotta mixture, a sprinkle of shredded mozzarella cheese, and a garnish of fresh parsley and additional grated Parmesan, if desired. Serve immediately.
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