Description
A comforting and creamy lasagna soup that captures the flavors of lasagna without the assembly, perfect for weeknight meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion (finely diced)
- 1 pound ground beef (80/20)
- 5 cloves garlic (minced)
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 25 ounces tomato basil pasta sauce
- 28 ounces diced canned tomatoes
- 4 cups chicken broth (more if you want a thinner soup)
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt (divided or more to taste)
- 12 lasagna noodles (uncooked and broken into 2-inch pieces)
- ½ cup heavy cream (optional)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup parmesan cheese (freshly grated)
- ½ cup ricotta cheese
- 6 tablespoons fresh basil (finely chopped)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat until it shimmers. Add the finely diced onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it into small pieces.
- Stir in the minced garlic, red pepper flakes, kosher salt, dried oregano, and tomato paste. Cook until the tomato paste deepens in color, about 2 minutes.
- Pour in the tomato basil pasta sauce, diced canned tomatoes, and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, scraping the browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
- Add the broken lasagna noodles, reduce heat to simmer, and cook until the noodles are tender, about 10 to 12 minutes.
- If you like your soup creamy, stir in the heavy cream. For a thinner soup, add extra chicken broth as needed.
- Stir in half of the shredded mozzarella and parmesan until melted. Ladle the soup into bowls.
- Top each bowl with a dollop of ricotta cheese, remaining mozzarella and parmesan, and fresh basil. Serve hot.
Notes
For variations, consider using Italian sausage, plant-based meat, or adding spinach for a healthier twist.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: lasagna soup, creamy, comfort food, easy recipe, weeknight meals