Description
Hearty lasagna soup merges classic Italian comfort with modern culinary creativity. Rich layers of pasta, herbs, and cheese create a satisfying meal you’ll crave during cool evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef or Italian sausage
- 4 cups (960 ml) chicken or beef broth
- 1 can (28 oz or 794 g) crushed tomatoes
- 8 oz (226 g) lasagna noodles, broken into pieces
- 1 cup (240 ml) ricotta cheese
- 1 cup (100 g) shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) tomato paste
- 1/4 cup (25 g) grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Fresh parsley for garnish
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat a large pot over medium-high temperature, searing ground beef or sausage until deeply caramelized and thoroughly cooked, carefully removing any accumulated fat.
- Incorporate finely diced onions and minced garlic, gently sautéing until translucent and aromatic.
- Pour in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, rich broth, and sprinkle Italian seasoning, dried basil, and red pepper flakes, seasoning with salt and freshly cracked black pepper to enhance flavor complexity.
- Elevate heat to trigger boiling, then immediately reduce to a gentle simmer, allowing ingredients to meld together for approximately 15 minutes, developing deep, harmonious flavors.
- Carefully fragment lasagna noodles directly into the simmering liquid, stirring intermittently and cooking until pasta reaches perfect al dente texture, typically 8-10 minutes.
- Conduct a final taste assessment, adjusting seasonings to ensure robust and balanced flavor profile.
- Ladle steaming soup into serving bowls, generously crowning each portion with dollops of creamy ricotta, melting mozzarella, freshly grated Parmesan, and a sprinkle of vibrant chopped parsley for visual and gustatory appeal.
Notes
- Use lean ground beef or turkey for a healthier protein option that reduces overall fat content.
- Break lasagna noodles into smaller, bite-sized pieces before adding to ensure easier eating and more consistent texture.
- Try gluten-free lasagna noodles to make the soup celiac-friendly and accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Consider adding a splash of red wine during the sautéing stage to enhance the depth of flavor and create a more complex taste profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 370 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg