Description
A comforting blend of rich flavors and creamy textures in a bowl, this easy creamy lasagna soup combines all the beloved notes of traditional lasagna without the fuss of layering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely diced
- 1 pound ground beef (80/20)
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 25 ounces tomato basil pasta sauce
- 28 ounces diced canned tomatoes
- 4 cups chicken broth (more if you prefer a thinner soup)
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt (divided, or more to taste)
- 12 lasagna noodles, uncooked and broken into 2” pieces
- ½ cup heavy cream (optional)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup ricotta cheese
- 6 tablespoons fresh basil, finely chopped
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot or dutch oven over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook until soft and translucent.
- Add ground beef and sauté until browned all over.
- Stir in minced garlic, red pepper flakes, 1 teaspoon of kosher salt, dried oregano, and tomato paste. Cook for about a minute.
- Stir in tomato sauce and canned diced tomatoes. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Add broken lasagna noodles and remaining teaspoon of salt. Lower heat and simmer until noodles are tender.
- If desired, incorporate heavy cream into the pot for extra creaminess. Stir in shredded mozzarella or Parmesan before serving.
- Ladle soup into bowls and top with ricotta, more mozzarella, and Parmesan. Garnish with chopped basil.
Notes
For a lighter broth, consider adding more chicken broth as needed. This dish can be adjusted to personal taste with spices and ingredients.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: lasagna soup, creamy soup, Italian comfort food, one-pot meal, family-friendly
