Description
A comforting and hearty Lasagna Soup recipe that combines all the classic flavors of traditional lasagna into a warm, easy-to-make soup. This one-pot dish uses ground beef or Italian sausage, rich tomato broth, broken lasagna noodles, and a creamy ricotta-mozzarella topping garnished with fresh basil for a delicious meal ready in about an hour.
Ingredients
Scale
Savory Base
- 1 lb ground beef or Italian sausage
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil (for sautéing)
Tomato Broth
- 28 oz can diced tomatoes
- 15 oz can tomato sauce
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
Pasta and Cheese
- 8 oz broken lasagna noodles
- 15 oz ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Garnish
- Fresh basil leaves
Instructions
- Brown the Meat: In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add ground beef or Italian sausage and cook for 7-10 minutes until browned. Drain any excess fat carefully to prevent greasy soup.
- Sauté Aromatics: Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the pot with the browned meat. Sauté until the onion becomes translucent and soft, releasing its sweet flavor.
- Prepare the Broth: Stir in the diced tomatoes with their juices and tomato sauce. Pour in the low-sodium chicken broth. Bring this mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to maintain a simmer. Let it cook gently for 20 minutes to blend the flavors.
- Cook the Pasta: Add the broken lasagna noodles directly into the simmering soup. Cook uncovered for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the noodles are tender but not mushy.
- Mix Cheese Topping: While the noodles cook, combine the ricotta cheese and shredded mozzarella in a separate bowl until well mixed and creamy.
- Serve and Garnish: Ladle the hot soup into bowls, and top each serving with a generous spoonful of the ricotta-mozzarella mixture. Garnish with fresh basil leaves for a burst of color and herbal aroma.
Notes
- You can substitute ground beef with Italian sausage for a spicier, more flavorful soup.
- Using low-sodium chicken broth helps control the saltiness of the soup; adjust seasoning at the end as needed.
- For a vegetarian version, replace meat with mushrooms and use vegetable broth.
- Make sure not to overcook the noodles, as they will absorb some broth and continue softening slightly after serving.
- Fresh basil adds a lovely aromatic finish – dried basil can be used but add earlier in cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
