Description
A comforting and hearty lasagna soup infused with rich flavors and topped with creamy cheeses.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 (14 oz) can tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 8 oz lasagna noodles, broken into pieces
- 1/2 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, about 5–6 minutes. Use a spoon to break up the meat as it cooks. Once done, drain any excess fat if necessary.
- Add chopped onion and garlic to the pot and sauté for 2–3 minutes until fragrant and softened. This base builds that classic lasagna flavor.
- Pour in the beef broth, crushed tomatoes, and tomato sauce. Stir in the basil, oregano, salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes (if using). Bring everything to a gentle boil.
- Once boiling, add the broken lasagna noodles. Stir well to prevent them from sticking. Let the soup simmer uncovered for 12–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the noodles are tender.
- In a small bowl, mix together the ricotta, mozzarella, and parmesan. When ready to serve, spoon the cheese mixture into each bowl and ladle the hot soup over it. Watch it melt into creamy, cheesy ribbons.
- Top with fresh basil or parsley if desired. Serve warm, with crusty bread or a green salad on the side.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding more spices or grated vegetables like carrots or zucchini.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator and reheated for later.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: soup
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 60mg