Description
A comforting Italian lasagna soup that combines hearty ground meat, creamy cheese, and tender noodles in a rich broth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef or Italian sausage
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- 4 cups beef broth
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 8 ounces lasagna noodles, broken into pieces
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
- Introduce the ground beef or Italian sausage to the pot. Cook until it’s browned and fully cooked, breaking it apart with a spoon as it cooks. If necessary, drain any excess fat.
- Stir in the crushed tomatoes, beef broth, oregano, basil, red pepper flakes (if using), and season with salt and pepper. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil.
- Once boiling, add the broken lasagna noodles to the soup. Reduce the heat and let it simmer for approximately 10-12 minutes, or until the noodles are tender.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the ricotta cheese, half of the mozzarella cheese, and the grated Parmesan cheese. Set aside.
- After the noodles have cooked, remove the pot from heat. Fold the creamy cheese mixture into the soup until well combined and slightly melted.
- Serve the lasagna soup in bowls, topped with remaining mozzarella cheese and fresh basil leaves. Enjoy!
Notes
For optimal flavor, always taste and adjust seasoning during cooking. Consider adding fresh herbs for an elevated taste.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg