Description
A hearty and comforting lasagna soup perfect for chilly evenings, filled with rich flavors and a creamy texture.
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″ 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. Add the finely diced onion and cook until it becomes soft and translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the ground beef to the pot and sauté until it is browned all over, breaking it up with a spatula as it cooks.
- Stir in the minced garlic, red pepper flakes, 1 teaspoon of kosher salt, oregano, and tomato paste cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in the tomato sauce, diced canned tomatoes, and chicken broth. Stir to combine and bring to a gentle boil.
- Add the broken lasagna noodles and the remaining 1 teaspoon of kosher salt (or more to taste). Reduce the heat to low and let the soup simmer until the noodles are tender, about 10-15 minutes.
- If you’re using it, stir in the heavy cream. For a thinner soup, add 1-2 cups of additional chicken broth at this point.
- Spoon the delicious lasagna soup into bowls and top with dollops of ricotta cheese, a sprinkle of mozzarella, freshly grated parmesan, and plenty of fresh basil. Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
This soup can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. For meal prep, it can be frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg