Description
Hearty lasagna soup brings Italian comfort straight to your kitchen, blending classic pasta flavors in a delightful one-pot meal. Cheesy, rich, and packed with savory goodness, you’ll savor each spoonful of this simple yet irresistible soup.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Protein:
- 0.5 pound (226 grams) ground beef
- 8 ounces (226 grams) shredded Mozzarella
- 0.5 cup (50 grams) Parmesan cheese, grated
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 chopped onion
- 2 minced garlic cloves
- 0.25 cup (15 grams) chopped fresh basil (optional)
Seasonings, Liquids, and Other Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 2 teaspoons dried parsley
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 24-ounce (680 grams) jar sauce
- 6 cups (1.4 liters) chicken broth
- 0.5 cup (120 milliliters) heavy cream
- 8 ounces (226 grams) lasagna noodles, broken into pieces
Instructions
- In a large pot, warm olive oil over medium heat until shimmering. Sauté diced onions until translucent and soft, approximately 5-7 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional 30-45 seconds, releasing its aromatic essence without scorching.
- Introduce ground beef to the pot, incorporating oregano, basil, parsley, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Break meat into small crumbles while cooking until completely browned and no pink remains. Carefully drain excess fat to prevent greasy consistency.
- Pour tomato sauce, chicken broth, and heavy cream into the pot. Stir ingredients thoroughly, creating a uniform liquid base that appears slightly thin but will thicken during cooking.
- Elevate heat to generate a gentle boil, then carefully add broken lasagna noodles. Reduce temperature to medium and simmer for 12-14 minutes, stirring periodically to prevent noodles from adhering to pot bottom. Ensure noodles reach perfect tenderness.
- Remove pot from heat source. Sprinkle Parmesan and mozzarella cheese into soup, stirring until completely melted and integrated, transforming the liquid into a rich, creamy texture.
- Portion soup into serving bowls. Optional: Garnish with fresh basil leaves for a vibrant, aromatic finishing touch that enhances visual appeal and flavor profile.
Notes
- Customize the heat level by adjusting red pepper flakes for spice-sensitive palates.
- Break lasagna noodles into smaller pieces for easier eating and more consistent soup texture.
- Choose lean ground beef to reduce overall fat content without compromising flavor.
- Swap dairy ingredients with plant-based alternatives for vegetarian or vegan versions by using ground plant protein, non-dairy cheese, and vegetable broth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg