Description
A comforting bowl of soup that combines all the flavors of traditional lasagna in a warm, soul-nourishing liquid form.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Ground Meat (beef, turkey, or lentils)
- 1 medium Onion (chopped)
- 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 28 oz Crushed Tomatoes
- 1 tbsp Italian Seasoning
- 4 cups Chicken or Vegetable Broth
- 8 oz Lasagna Noodles (broken into pieces)
- 15 oz Ricotta Cheese
- 2 cups Mozzarella Cheese
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese (grated)
Instructions
- Sauté the Aromatics: In a large pot, add olive oil and sauté onion until translucent. Add garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
- Brown the Meat: Add ground meat to the pot, breaking it up, and cook until browned.
- Simmer the Base: Stir in crushed tomatoes, Italian seasoning, and broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes.
- Cook the Noodles: Add broken lasagna noodles to the pot and cook for 8-10 minutes until al dente.
- Incorporate the Cheeses: Stir in ricotta and half of the mozzarella.
- Finish with a Topping: Ladle soup into bowls and top with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh basil or parsley before serving.
Notes
Make-ahead by preparing the soup in advance and adding noodles right before serving. Customize with extra vegetables or spices as desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg