Description
Comfort meets convenience in this hearty lasagna soup, blending classic Italian flavors with a soul-warming twist. Layered ingredients create a rich, cheesy experience that brings restaurant-quality depth to your home kitchen, promising delicious moments you’ll savor with every spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound ground beef (or turkey)
Vegetables and Tomato Base:
- 2 cups crushed tomatoes
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups fresh spinach
Liquid and Seasoning Base:
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
Pasta and Cheese:
- 8 lasagna noodles, broken into pieces
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Seasoning:
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, warm olive oil over medium heat until shimmering. Introduce diced onions and sauté until they become translucent and softened, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Incorporate minced garlic and cook for an additional 60 seconds, releasing its aromatic essence.
- Introduce ground beef to the pot, systematically crumbling the meat while cooking. Continue until the beef achieves a rich, golden-brown color and is thoroughly cooked, roughly 5-7 minutes.
- Eliminate any accumulated excess fat from the meat if necessary.
- Pour in crushed tomatoes, chicken broth, tomato paste, and Italian seasoning. Season with salt and pepper to enhance the flavor profile.
- Allow the mixture to reach a gentle simmer, letting the ingredients harmonize for approximately 10 minutes.
- Fracture lasagna noodles into the simmering liquid, cooking for 10-12 minutes until they reach a perfect al dente texture. Periodically stir to prevent sticking.
- Gently fold fresh spinach into the soup, cooking until the leaves wilt and integrate seamlessly.
- Remove the pot from heat and whisk in ricotta cheese until completely incorporated and creamy.
- Transfer the soup into serving bowls, generously crowning each portion with shredded mozzarella cheese.
Notes
- Meat Substitution: Swap ground beef with plant-based crumbles or lentils for a vegetarian version that maintains the hearty texture and protein content.
- Gluten-Free Adaptation: Use gluten-free lasagna noodles or replace noodles with zucchini noodles to make the soup celiac-friendly without compromising flavor.
- Meal Prep Magic: Prepare soup base in advance and store separately from noodles to prevent soggy texture, keeping components fresh for 3-4 days in refrigerator.
- Flavor Boost: Enhance depth by adding a parmesan rind during simmering or sprinkling fresh basil just before serving for an aromatic and authentic Italian touch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg