Description
Lasagna Soup is a comforting and hearty soup that captures all the flavors of traditional lasagna in a bowl. This easy one-pot recipe is perfect for a cozy family dinner or a gathering with friends. With Italian sausage, lasagna noodles, and a cheesy topping, this soup is sure to become a favorite in your household.
Ingredients
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Main Soup:
- 1 pound ground Italian sausage (or ground beef)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken or beef broth
- 8 lasagna noodles, broken into pieces
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Cheese Topping:
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Garnish:
- Fresh chopped basil or parsley
Instructions
- Prepare the Soup: In a large pot, brown the Italian sausage in olive oil. Add onion, bell pepper, garlic, herbs, and tomato paste. Pour in tomatoes and broth, bring to a boil, then simmer. Add lasagna noodles and cook until tender.
- Make the Cheese Topping: Combine ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese in a bowl.
- Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls, top with cheese mixture, and garnish with fresh herbs.
Notes
- Enhance the flavor by adding a splash of red wine to the sautéed vegetables.
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days; add extra broth when reheating as noodles may absorb liquid.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
