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Lasagna Soup

Lasagna Soup

The ultimate comfort food, Lasagna Soup combines rich flavors of beef, cheese, and savory broth into a warm bowl of deliciousness. Perfect for chilly evenings, this easy weeknight dinner will have you craving more. Make it tonight for a dish the whole family will love!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Soups
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 small yellow onion
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 24 ounces marinara sauce
  • 1 ½ tablespoons Italian seasoning
  • 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth add more later if needed to thin out the soup
  • 8 sheets lasagna noodles broken into sixths
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped, plus more for garnish
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ½ cup shredded parmesan cheese
  • 8 ounces ricotta cheese
  • Fresh basil leaves for garnish

Equipment

  • 6-quart Dutch Oven

Method
 

  1. In a large Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat. When it’s shimmering, add the ground beef and yellow onion. Season with salt and black pepper, and cook until browned and the onion is translucent, about five minutes. Stir to break the beef apart.
  2. Drain any excess fat if necessary. Add garlic and tomato paste, cooking for about a minute. Stir in chopped parsley.
  3. Pour in marinara sauce and sprinkle in Italian seasoning. Stir everything together thoroughly.
  4. Add chicken broth to the pot and bring it to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, then add the broken lasagna noodles. Simmer gently until the noodles are tender, about ten minutes.
  5. Stir occasionally and taste the soup, adjusting seasonings with more salt and pepper if needed.
  6. In a separate bowl, mix together mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, and ricotta cheese until well combined.
  7. Ladle the hot soup into bowls, topping each with a scoop of the cheese mixture and garnishing with extra chopped parsley and basil leaves.

Notes

  • Try Different Pasta: Broken lasagna noodles are not your only option here. Any small soup pasta can be used. Try ditalini, small shells, or your favorite pasta shape.
  • Make it Vegetarian: Instead of ground meat, make this with a vegan ground meat product, or sauté veggies like zucchini and mushrooms along with the onion. Use veggie stock instead of chicken broth.
  • Add the Cheese Last: If you don’t plan to serve the soup right away, wait to mix in the cheese until just before serving.