Lasagna Soup Recipe
A hearty and comforting lasagna soup with ground beef, lasagna noodles, and a creamy cheese mixture. Ready in under 30 minutes.
Equipment
- 1 Large Pot For simmering soup
- 1 Cutting board For chopping vegetables
- 1 Chef's knife For chopping vegetables
- 1 Measuring cups and spoons For accurate measurements
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 yellow onion chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
- 1 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes
- 1 14-ounce can low-sodium beef broth
- 1 bay leaf
- 8 ounces lasagna noodles broken into 1-inch pieces
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish (optional)
- Additional shredded mozzarella cheese for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Brown the Beef: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat.
- Sauté Aromatics: Add chopped onion and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add Spices: Stir in oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Cook for 30 seconds to toast the spices.
- Add Tomatoes and Broth: Pour in crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, and beef broth. Add bay leaf. Bring to a boil.
- Add Noodles: Stir in broken lasagna noodles. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until noodles are tender.
- Prepare Cheese Mixture: In a small bowl, combine ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheeses.
- Add Cheese Mixture: Stir cheese mixture into soup until melted and combined. Remove bay leaf.
- Serve: Ladle soup into bowls. Garnish with fresh basil and additional mozzarella cheese, if desired.
Notes
- Make Ahead: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Freezing: Freeze soup in airtight containers for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
- Variations: Substitute ground beef with sausage or turkey. Use different pasta shapes like campanelle or tortellini. Add vegetables like spinach or zucchini.