Description
Lasagna Soup is a comforting twist on the classic Italian dish, combining all the rich flavors of lasagna into a warm, slurpable bowl. Perfect for chilly evenings, this hearty soup features tender pasta, savory ground beef, and creamy cheese topped with fresh herbs. Gather your loved ones around the table for a delightful meal that not only warms the heart but also brings smiles to every face. Get ready to savor every bite of this easy-to-make, flavor-packed recipe!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (lean)
- 1 medium yellow onion (chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 28 oz crushed tomatoes
- 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 2 cups small pasta shells or broken lasagna noodles
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Fresh basil or parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté chopped onions until translucent. Add minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in ground beef, breaking it apart with a spoon. Cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes, then drain excess fat if necessary.
- Add crushed tomatoes and beef broth; stir well. Mix in Italian seasoning and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Bring the mixture to a boil before reducing heat to simmer gently. Stir in pasta and cook until al dente according to package instructions.
- While pasta cooks, mix ricotta cheese with a pinch of salt and black pepper in a separate bowl.
- Once pasta is cooked, ladle soup into bowls and top each with shredded mozzarella cheese. Allow it to melt slightly before garnishing with fresh basil or parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg