Description
A delicious and comforting lasagna soup packed with flavors of ground beef, marinara sauce, and a blend of cheeses.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef (or Italian sausage)
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 4 cups chicken broth (or beef broth)
- 1 (24-ounce) jar marinara sauce
- 1 (14-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 8 lasagna noodles, broken into bite-sized pieces
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Fresh basil or parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and onion, and cook until the meat is browned and the onion is softened, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat if desired.
- Add the minced garlic, oregano, basil, and red pepper flakes. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth, marinara sauce, and diced tomatoes with their juices. Stir well to combine and bring to a boil.
- Once boiling, add the broken lasagna noodles. Reduce heat to a simmer, cover, and cook for 10-15 minutes, or until the pasta is al dente, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- While the soup simmers, prepare the cheese topping. In a small bowl, mix the ricotta and Parmesan cheese until combined.
- Once the pasta is cooked, taste the soup and season with salt and black pepper as needed. Ladle the hot soup into bowls.
- Top each serving with a dollop of the ricotta-Parmesan mixture and a generous sprinkle of shredded mozzarella cheese. Garnish with fresh basil or parsley before serving.
Notes
- Adjust the spice level by adding more or less red pepper flakes according to your preference.
- This soup can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator. Reheat before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soups
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4 grams
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 grams
- Saturated Fat: 8 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 35 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 25 grams
- Cholesterol: 70 mg