Description
Hearty lasagna soup brings Italian comfort straight to your kitchen, blending classic lasagna flavors in a comforting bowl. Rich layers of pasta, savory meat, and melted cheese create a satisfying meal that warms hearts and delights senses with its rustic charm.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound lean ground beef
Tomato Base:
- 1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce or tomato puree
- 12 (6-ounce) can tomato paste
Vegetables and Seasonings:
- 1 large onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- Black pepper to taste
Liquid:
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 – 2 cups water
Pasta:
- 8 ounces bowtie pasta (uncooked)
Cooking Fat:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Sizzle ground beef in a spacious pot over medium heat, methodically crumbling the meat while it browns and develops a rich caramelized exterior.
- Incorporate finely chopped onions and minced garlic, sautéing until the aromatics become translucent and fragrant.
- Introduce diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and concentrated tomato paste, creating a robust foundational flavor profile for the soup.
- Stream chicken broth and water into the pot, then season with Italian herb blend, sea salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Elevate heat to achieve a vigorous boil.
- Gently immerse uncooked bowtie pasta into the bubbling liquid, allowing it to simmer until perfectly tender and al dente, approximately 8-10 minutes.
- Modulate the soup’s liquid consistency by incorporating additional water if the broth appears too dense or concentrated.
- Ladle the piping hot soup into serving bowls, then generously crown with creamy ricotta, melty mozzarella, nutty Parmesan, and a sprinkle of vibrant fresh parsley for a stunning final presentation.
Notes
- Customize meat choices by substituting ground turkey or plant-based crumbles for a leaner or vegetarian version.
- Control sodium levels by using low-sodium chicken broth and reducing added salt.
- Select smaller pasta shapes like shells or rotini if bowtie pasta isn’t available for more consistent bite sizes.
- Prevent pasta from becoming mushy by adding it later in the cooking process and monitoring cooking time carefully.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 354 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg