Description
A comforting bowl of lasagna flavors in a hearty soup, featuring ground meat, rich herbs, and creamy cheeses.
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.
- Add the ground beef or Italian sausage to the pot. Cook until browned and thoroughly cooked, breaking it apart with a spoon as it cooks. Drain any excess fat if necessary.
- Stir in the crushed tomatoes, beef broth, dried oregano, dried basil, red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Once boiling, add the broken lasagna noodles to the soup. Reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 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 the heat. Stir in the creamy cheese mixture until well combined and slightly melted.
- Serve the lasagna soup in bowls, topped with the remaining mozzarella cheese and fresh basil leaves. Enjoy!
Notes
Serve with crusty bread or a fresh side salad. This soup is versatile—try different meats or a vegetarian version with lentils.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg