Description
A comforting and flavorful twist on traditional lasagna, this Lasagna Soup is a hearty and cheesy one-pot meal that’s perfect for a cozy night in.
Ingredients
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For the soup:
- 1 pound ground beef or Italian sausage
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium beef or chicken broth
- 1 (15 oz) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 8 lasagna noodles, broken into pieces
For the cheese topping:
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Chopped fresh basil or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the meat: In a large pot, brown the beef or sausage in olive oil.
- Add aromatics: Sauté onion and garlic until fragrant.
- Make the soup: Add broth, tomatoes, paste, and seasonings. Simmer with noodles.
- Prepare the cheese mixture: Combine ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan.
- Serve: Ladle soup into bowls, top with cheese mixture, and garnish with herbs.
Notes
- You can substitute lasagna noodles with any short pasta.
- For a vegetarian version, skip the meat and use veggie broth.
- This soup freezes well—just add fresh cheese topping when ready to serve.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
