Description
This Lasagna Soup delivers the soul-warming flavors of classic lasagna in an easy, one-pot meal. It’s rich, cheesy, and perfect for cozy nights.
Ingredients
1/2 pound lean ground beef
1/2 pound ground sausage
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 yellow onion, chopped
1 Tablespoon olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 Tablespoons tomato paste
1 recipe homemade marinara sauce (or 24-ounce jar)
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 Tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (or 2 tsp dried)
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
7 cups low sodium chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
9 lasagna noodles, broken into pieces
2 cups fresh spinach leaves (optional)
10 ounces ricotta cheese (or cottage cheese)
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
Fresh basil, for serving
Instructions
1. In a large pot over medium-high heat, cook ground beef and sausage until browned. Season with salt and pepper. Drain grease and remove meat.
2. In the same pot, heat olive oil and sauté chopped onion for 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
3. Stir in tomato paste, marinara sauce, herbs, and broth. Return cooked meat to pot.
4. Bring to a boil, add broken lasagna noodles. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until noodles are tender, stirring occasionally.
5. Add spinach if using and stir until wilted.
6. In a small bowl, mix ricotta, mozzarella, and parmesan.
7. Ladle hot soup into bowls. Top each with a scoop of cheese mixture and garnish with fresh basil.
Notes
You can substitute ground turkey or use all beef if preferred.
Vegetarian option: omit meat and use vegetable broth.
To make ahead, cook noodles separately and store them apart to avoid sogginess.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
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