Description
Homemade lasagna soup brings classic Italian comfort directly to dinner tables with rich layers of flavor. Cheesy, hearty spoonfuls promise a delightful twist on traditional lasagna that you will savor down to the last delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 lb lasagna noodles, broken into pieces
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
Side Ingredients:
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Cheese and Garnish:
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Brown ground beef in a large pot over medium-high heat, breaking it into small crumbles until no pink remains, approximately 7-8 minutes.
- Add chopped onions and minced garlic, sauté until onions become translucent and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
- Incorporate tomato paste, dried basil, oregano, salt, and black pepper, stirring to combine and develop rich, aromatic flavors.
- Pour in chicken broth and diced tomatoes, bringing the mixture to a rolling boil.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and gently add broken lasagna noodle pieces, allowing them to simmer and cook until tender, around 8-10 minutes.
- While soup simmers, prepare cheese mixture by combining ricotta, half the mozzarella, and parmesan in a separate bowl.
- Once noodles are cooked, ladle hot soup into serving bowls and top with prepared cheese mixture.
- Sprinkle remaining mozzarella and fresh chopped parsley over each serving.
- Let soup rest for 2-3 minutes to allow cheese to slightly melt and flavors to meld together before serving.
Notes
- Customize meat options by swapping ground beef with ground turkey, chicken, or plant-based crumbles for dietary preferences.
- Control sodium levels by using low-sodium broth and reducing added salt, making the soup heart-friendly.
- Break lasagna noodles into smaller, uniform pieces to ensure even cooking and easier eating experience.
- Enhance soup’s texture by adding extra vegetables like spinach, zucchini, or mushrooms for increased nutrition and depth of flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg