Description
A comforting bowl of Easy Creamy Lasagna Soup that combines traditional flavors with simplicity, perfect for busy weeknights.
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 want 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 parmesan cheese (freshly grated)
- ½ cup ricotta cheese
- 6 tablespoons fresh basil (finely chopped)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté until soft, about 5 minutes.
- Add the ground beef to the pot. Cook until browned all over, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks.
- Stir in the minced garlic, red pepper flakes, 1 teaspoon of kosher salt, dried oregano, and tomato paste. Sauté for an additional minute to release the flavors.
- Blend in the tomato basil pasta sauce, diced canned tomatoes, and chicken broth. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
- Add the broken lasagna noodles and the remaining 1 teaspoon of kosher salt. Stir well and reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook until the noodles are tender, approximately 10-15 minutes.
- If you prefer a creamier texture, stir in heavy cream. For a thinner soup, feel free to add an extra cup or two of chicken broth.
- For added creaminess, mix some shredded mozzarella or parmesan directly into the soup.
- Spoon servings into bowls, and top with dollops of ricotta cheese, additional mozzarella and parmesan, and a sprinkle of fresh basil. Serve immediately.
Notes
For a vegetarian version, omit the ground beef and replace it with mushrooms or your favorite plant-based protein. Use fresh herbs when available for enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: soup, lasagna, easy dinner, comfort food, Italian cuisine
