Description
A comforting and creamy soup reminiscent of lasagna, perfect for chilly evenings and busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion (finely diced)
- 1 pound ground beef (80/20)
- 5 cloves garlic (minced)
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 25 ounces tomato basil pasta sauce
- 28 ounces diced canned tomatoes
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt (divided)
- 12 lasagna noodles (uncooked and broken into 2″ pieces)
- ½ cup heavy cream (optional)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup parmesan cheese (freshly grated)
- ½ cup ricotta cheese
- 6 tablespoons fresh basil (finely chopped)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the finely diced onion and cook until it’s soft and translucent, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add the ground beef to the pot and sauté until it’s browned all over, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks.
- Stir in the minced garlic, red pepper flakes, 1 teaspoon of kosher salt, dried oregano, and tomato paste, letting the mixture simmer for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the tomato sauce, diced canned tomatoes, and chicken broth. Bring it all to a boil, then add the broken lasagna noodles.
- Add the remaining 1 teaspoon of kosher salt, or more to taste. Reduce heat and let the soup simmer until the noodles are tender, about 10-12 minutes.
- Stir in the heavy cream if you choose to use it. For a thinner soup, feel free to add 1-2 cups of extra chicken broth at this stage.
- Serve the lasagna soup in bowls and add spoonfuls of ricotta cheese, sprinkle with mozzarella, sprinkle parmesan, and garnish with fresh basil.
Notes
This soup can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 3 days. Adjust the thickness when reheating as the noodles absorb liquid.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 90mg