Description
Comforting lasagna soup blends classic Italian flavors into a hearty one-pot meal. Melted cheese and rich tomato broth create a soul-warming experience you’ll crave on chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Protein:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1/4 cup fresh basil
Liquids, Seasonings, and Pasta:
- 4 cups beef broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 8 ounces lasagna noodles
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Brown ground beef in a spacious pot over medium-high heat until no pink remains.
- Incorporate diced onions and minced garlic, sautéing for 3-4 minutes until vegetables become translucent and fragrant.
- Pour crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, and beef broth into the pot, stirring to create a cohesive liquid base.
- Enhance the flavor profile by seasoning with Italian herbs, kosher salt, and freshly cracked black pepper.
- Roughly fragment lasagna noodles into bite-sized pieces and gently introduce them into the simmering liquid.
- Reduce heat and allow the soup to gently bubble, cooking noodles for 10-12 minutes until they reach al dente consistency.
- Remove from heat and gradually fold in mozzarella, ricotta, and Parmesan cheeses, stirring until they melt and create a creamy texture.
- Finish by scattering freshly chopped basil leaves across the surface for a vibrant, aromatic garnish just before serving hot.
Notes
- Use lean ground beef or swap with ground turkey for a lighter version of the soup.
- Break lasagna noodles into small, bite-sized pieces to ensure even cooking and easier eating.
- For a gluten-free option, replace traditional lasagna noodles with gluten-free pasta or zucchini noodles.
- Create a vegetarian variation by substituting ground beef with plant-based meat or additional vegetables like mushrooms and bell peppers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg