Description
Hearty Lasagna Soup promises a delightful twist on classic Italian comfort food, blending rich layers of flavor in a single bowl. Cheese-topped and noodle-packed, this soul-warming dish brings restaurant-quality excitement directly to your kitchen table.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 2 cups lasagna noodles, broken into pieces
- 1 box lasagna noodles
Protein and Vegetables:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 lb italian sausage
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Liquid and Seasoning Base:
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 can (14.5 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Cheese Topping:
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Optional Garnish:
- Fresh basil leaves
- Red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Heat a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat and brown ground beef and italian sausage until completely crumbled and no pink remains, approximately 8-10 minutes.
- Add diced onions and minced garlic to the meat mixture, sautéing until onions become translucent and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
- Pour in chicken broth, beef broth, crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, and tomato paste, stirring to combine all ingredients thoroughly.
- Season the soup with dried basil, oregano, salt, and black pepper, then bring the mixture to a rolling boil.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer the soup uncovered for 15-20 minutes, allowing flavors to meld and develop.
- Break lasagna noodles into bite-sized pieces and add directly into the simmering soup, cooking until pasta is tender and al dente, approximately 8-10 minutes.
- While soup is cooking, prepare the cheese topping by mixing ricotta, mozzarella, and parmesan cheeses with chopped parsley in a separate bowl.
- Once pasta is cooked, ladle hot soup into serving bowls and generously top with the prepared cheese mixture.
- Garnish with fresh basil leaves and red pepper flakes if desired, serving immediately while hot and bubbling.
Notes
- Choose lean ground beef or turkey to reduce overall fat content and create a healthier soup version.
- Break lasagna noodles into smaller, uniform pieces to ensure even cooking and easier eating experience.
- Rinse ricotta cheese before mixing to remove excess moisture and prevent watery cheese topping.
- Add a splash of red wine during meat browning stage to enhance depth of flavor and create richer background notes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 38-44 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 950 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg