Lasagna Soup
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
375 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Lasagna Soup
Description
Lasagna Soup is a savory dish that brings together typical lasagna components such as ground beef, tomato sauce, and broken lasagna noodles in a broth infused with Italian seasoning. The noodles cook directly in the soup until tender, creating a satisfying texture alongside the hearty meat and tangy tomato base. A dollop of a ricotta and Parmesan cheese mixture added just before serving provides a creamy contrast and enhances the soup's lasagna-inspired profile. This recipe requires browning the beef with onions and garlic, then simmering with the canned tomatoes and broth to develop the flavors. The mixture is completed by stirring in uncooked lasagna noodles to cook through. Serving the soup topped with the cheese mixture and optional fresh herbs adds visual appeal and additional taste layers.
The soup can be served as a main course that offers the comfort of a lasagna casserole but in a quicker, easier format. It is well suited for cold weather or anytime a warm, filling meal is desired. The cheese topping stirred in at the table allows for customizable creaminess in each serving. When preparing in advance, cooking the noodles separately and adding them just before serving can prevent them from becoming overly soft as they absorb the liquid. Additionally, extra broth can be added to adjust the consistency if needed.
This soup stores well in the refrigerator in an airtight container and can be reheated gently, making it convenient for leftovers. Using lasagna noodles specifically gives the best authentic texture, but other small pasta shapes can substitute if desired. Overall, this recipe blends Italian flavors in soup form for an easy, hearty meal.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef Italian sausage can be used, lean
- 1 cup onion diced
- 3 garlic minced, cloves
- 2 (14.5 ounce) cans diced tomatoes undrained
- 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1/4 /4 cup tomato paste
- 4 cups (32 ounces) beef broth chicken broth can be substituted, low sodium
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 6 lasagna noodles broken into 1 1/2 inch pieces (about 6-8 ounces; see Note, uncooked
Cheese Topping:
- 8 ounces ricotta cheese 1 cup
- 1/2 /2 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- 1/4 /4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a large Dutch oven or saucepan, brown beef and onion over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and cook for about 30-60 seconds. Drain.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, beef broth, and Italian seasonings. Bring mixture to a boil and stir in lasagna pieces. Reduce heat slightly and cook for about 10 minutes or until noodles are tender. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- For the Cheese Topping: In a small bowl, mixture together the ricotta, Parmesan, and salt.
- To serve, spoon soup in a bowl and top with a dollop of the cheese mixture. Garnish with chopped parsley or fresh basil if desired. To eat, stir in cheese mixtures and enjoy! Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.
Notes
- Substitute small shaped pasta for the lasagna noodles if preferred, using about 2½ cups.
- Cooking the lasagna noodles separately and adding before serving prevents them from soaking too much liquid if making the soup ahead.
- Add extra beef broth to thin the soup if the noodles absorb too much liquid.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 375 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 375kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7g | 41% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 84mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 964mg | 40% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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