Description
Comforting lasagna soup brings classic Italian flavors into a hearty one-pot meal perfect for chilly evenings. Rich layers of pasta, savory ground beef, and melted cheese create a delicious dining experience you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound ground beef or turkey
Vegetables:
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 28 ounces (794 grams) crushed tomatoes
Seasonings and Dairy:
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Liquids:
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
Pasta:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) lasagna noodles, broken into pieces
Garnish:
- Fresh basil (optional)
Instructions
- Warm olive oil in a spacious pot over medium heat, gently sautéing onions until they become translucent and softened, releasing their sweet aromatics.
- Introduce minced garlic to the pot, allowing it to release its robust fragrance and infuse the base with deep flavor.
- Add ground meat, breaking it into small crumbles while cooking until completely browned and no pink remains, approximately 7-10 minutes.
- Pour crushed tomatoes and broth into the pot, creating a rich, hearty liquid foundation for the soup.
- Gently fold broken lasagna noodles into the mixture, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the liquid.
- Sprinkle Italian seasoning across the surface, then reduce heat and let the soup simmer for 20 minutes, allowing flavors to meld and noodles to become perfectly tender.
- Remove from heat and incorporate shredded mozzarella, stirring until the cheese melts completely and creates a luxurious, creamy texture.
- Ladle into warm bowls and garnish with fresh basil leaves for a vibrant, aromatic finishing touch.
Notes
- Swap ground meat with plant-based crumbles for a vegetarian version that keeps the hearty texture and protein content.
- Use gluten-free lasagna noodles to make the soup celiac-friendly without compromising the comforting taste.
- Control sodium levels by choosing low-sodium broth and limiting added salt during cooking.
- Enhance meal prep by making a double batch and freezing portions for quick future meals.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 390 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg