Lasagna Soup
Ingredients
- ½ lblean ground beef
- ½ lbground Italian sausage
- salt and freshly ground black pepper (
- 1yellow onion
- 1 tbspolive oil
- 3 clovegarlic
- 2 tbsptomato paste
- 1recipe homemade marinara sauce
- ¼ tspred pepper flakes
- 2 tbspfresh parsley )
- ½ tsporegano
- 1 tspbasil
- 7 clow sodium chicken broth
- 9lasagna noodles
, broken into pieces
- 2 cfresh spinach leaves
), (optional
- 10 ozricotta cheese
- 1 cmozzarella cheese
- ½ cparmesan cheese
- fresh basil
, for serving
Directions
- 1
In a large pot over medium-high heat, cook ground beef and sausage until browned. Season with salt and pepper as you cook. Drain grease and remove meat from the pot.
- 2
In a large pot heat olive oil over medium heat. Toss in diced onion and sauté for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add in minced garlic and cook for another minute or two.
- 3
Stir in tomato paste, marinara sauce, spices, and broth. Return meat to pot.
- 4
Bring to boil then add lasagna noodles (broken into 4ths) to potand reduce heat to medium-low and cook, stirring occasionally, until noodlesare tender. Add spinach, if using.
- 5
In a small bowl, stir together mozzarella, Parmesan and ricotta cheeses
- 6
Ladle the hot soup into bowls, and dollop a scoop of the cheese mixture on top. Garnish with fresh basil
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About this Recipe
Craving the comforting layers of lasagna but short on time? This hearty Lasagna Soup brings all the rich, savory flavors you love into a warm, satisfying bowl. It's the ultimate dinner for those cold winter nights, delivering pure comfort without the fuss of baking a traditional casserole.
This recipe truly shines by combining lean ground beef and robust Italian sausage, creating a deeply flavorful base that’s anything but one-note. The addition of aromatic garlic, onion, and a hint of red pepper flakes builds complexity, while a homemade marinara sauce (or your favorite store-bought variety) ensures a rich, tomatoey foundation. Plus, the convenience of broken lasagna noodles means you get that signature pasta texture in every spoonful.
Prepare to dive into a bowl of pure comfort. Each serving of this Lasagna Soup is a symphony of flavors and textures: tender ground beef and sausage, al dente lasagna noodle pieces, and fresh spinach, all swimming in a savory, herb-infused broth. It's then crowned with a luscious trio of ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheeses, melting into creamy pockets of goodness. This isn't just soup; it's a complete, satisfying main course that will warm you from the inside out.
Feel free to make this recipe your own. You can easily adjust the meat ratio or swap in all ground beef or all Italian sausage. For a lighter touch, use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth. Don't have ricotta? Cottage cheese works beautifully as a substitute. The fresh spinach is optional, but it adds a lovely touch of color and nutrients, and you can always adjust the amount to your liking. If you prefer dried herbs, you can use 2 teaspoons of dried parsley instead of fresh.
Serve this cozy Lasagna Soup piping hot, garnished with fresh basil, for a truly inviting meal. It’s perfect for casual family dinners or a comforting night in.