Description
Easy Lasagna Soup is a comforting, hearty Italian-American dish that combines all the flavors of classic lasagna in a warm and satisfying soup form. Made with ground beef or Italian sausage, broken lasagna noodles, a rich tomato broth, and topped with a creamy blend of ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese, this soup is perfect for a quick weeknight meal or cozy dinner.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef or Italian sausage
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken or beef broth
- 8 lasagna noodles, broken into pieces
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Cheese Mixture
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Garnish
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Brown the Meat: In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground beef or Italian sausage and cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks. Drain excess grease if necessary to avoid a greasy soup base.
- Sauté Aromatics: Add the diced onion to the pot and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until softened. Stir in minced garlic, dried oregano, and red pepper flakes (if using). Cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Develop the Tomato Base: Stir in the tomato paste and cook for a minute to deepen the flavor. Then add the crushed tomatoes, low-sodium chicken or beef broth, salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Cook the Noodles: Add the broken lasagna noodles to the boiling soup. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the noodles are tender and cooked through.
- Prepare Cheese Mixture: While the soup simmers, combine ricotta, shredded mozzarella, and grated Parmesan cheese in a small bowl and mix well.
- Serve: Ladle the hot soup into bowls, and top each serving with a generous spoonful of the cheese mixture. Garnish with fresh basil or parsley for color and freshness.
Notes
- You can substitute lasagna noodles with any short pasta if preferred.
- For a creamier texture, stir a splash of heavy cream into the soup just before serving.
- Leftovers reheat well the next day and tend to taste even better as the flavors meld.
