Description
A hearty and comforting spin on traditional lasagna, this creamy soup combines savory meat, tangy tomato sauce, and rich cheeses for the perfect cozy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound lean ground beef or ground turkey
- 1 small yellow onion, finely diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 (24-ounce) jar marinara sauce
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 (15-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 8 lasagna noodles, broken into pieces
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil or parsley, chopped
- Extra Parmesan cheese for topping
Instructions
- In a large soup pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef or turkey and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon. Drain excess fat, keeping about a tablespoon for flavor.
- Add the finely diced onion to the pot and cook until translucent, about 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and let cook for 30 seconds until aromatic.
- Add the Italian seasoning, crushed red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and black pepper. Pour in the marinara sauce, chicken broth, and crushed tomatoes. Mix and bring to a gentle boil.
- Lower the heat to medium-low and let the soup simmer uncovered for 15 to 20 minutes.
- Add the broken lasagna noodles and cook until tender, about 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Lower the heat and stir in the heavy cream, ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese, stirring until the cheese melts and the soup becomes creamy.
- Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with fresh basil or parsley and extra Parmesan cheese.
Notes
Customize the recipe for vegetarian or gluten-free options. Serve with garlic bread and a simple green salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg