Description
Lasagna Soup is a hearty and comforting dish that combines the flavors of traditional lasagna in a warm, savory soup form.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 8 oz lasagna noodles, broken into pieces
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, brown the ground beef over medium heat. Drain excess fat.
- Add chopped onion and minced garlic, cooking until softened.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes, broth, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
- Add broken lasagna noodles and simmer for about 10-12 minutes until noodles are tender.
- In a separate bowl, mix ricotta cheese with a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Serve the soup in bowls, adding a dollop of ricotta cheese on top and sprinkling with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Garnish with fresh basil if desired.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, substitute ground beef with mushrooms or lentils.
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or zucchini for extra nutrition.
- This soup can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Lasagna Soup, Comfort Food, Italian Soup, Hearty Soup