Lasagna Soup
User Reviews
4.4
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
6
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Course
Soup
Lasagna Soup
Description
Lasagna Soup takes the key elements of traditional lasagna—meat, pasta, and cheese—and melds them into a warm, comforting soup. It starts with cooking farfalle noodles separately before browning a mixture of ground beef and Italian sausage with onions, garlic, and spices for depth. The addition of chicken broth, pasta sauce, and a touch of water creates a flavorful base that simmers and reduces to concentrate flavors. When combined with cooked noodles, fresh basil, parmesan cheese, and heavy cream, the soup achieves a creamy, rich texture reminiscent of lasagna layers. Topping each serving with ricotta cheese and extra basil introduces cool, creamy highlights that balance the hearty broth.
The soup’s texture balances tender pasta with well-seasoned meat and a slightly thickened broth, making each spoonful satisfying. Using farfalle noodles provides a sturdy shape that holds up well in the liquid without becoming mushy.
Serve this soup on its own for a warming meal, or alongside a green salad and crusty bread to round out the dinner. The recipe is flexible with the option to use ground beef only or a mix with Italian sausage depending on your preference. The inclusion of heavy cream adds smoothness but can be adjusted for a lighter version.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces farfalle noodles
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil plus more for drizzling
- 1 onion chopped (about 1 cup, small
- 1 pound ground beef or a combination of ground beef and sweet Italian sausage, casings removed
- 3 cloves garlic chopped
- 1 teaspoon oregano dried
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 24 ounces pasta sauce
- 1 cup water
- ½ cup basil chopped, or 2 tablespoons dried basil, plus thinly sliced leaves for topping, chopped, fresh
- ⅓ cup Parmesan Cheese plus more for sprinkling, optional, grated
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- ricotta cheese for topping
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the noodles and cook according to package directions. Drain; drizzle with olive oil and toss. Set aside.
- Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat.
- Add the onion and cook, stirring constantly, until softened and translucent, about 4 minutes.
- Add the sausage (if using), ground beef, garlic, oregano, red pepper flakes and a healthy sprinkle of salt and pepper.
- Cook over medium-high heat stirring and breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, until it is nicely browned, about 7-10 minutes.
- Add the chicken broth, pasta sauce and 1 cup water; cover and bring to a simmer.
- Uncover and cook until slightly reduced, about 15 minutes. Stir in the noodles, basil, parmesan and heavy cream. Simmer for an additional 5-10 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve topped with ricotta and fresh basil.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.4
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