Hearty Cheesy Lasagna Soup (Printable Version)
Comforting soup layering classic Italian ingredients like noodles, tomato, beef, and cheeses for a hearty, cheesy experience.
# Everything You’ll Need:
→ Meat
01 -
1 pound ground beef or Italian sausage
→ Vegetables & Aromatics
02 -
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
03 -
3 cloves garlic, minced
→ Sauces & Liquids
04 -
2 tablespoons tomato paste
05 -
1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
06 -
4 cups beef broth
→ Seasonings
07 -
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
08 -
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
09 -
Salt and black pepper to taste
→ Pasta
10 -
8 ounces lasagna noodles, broken into smaller pieces
→ Cheese & Garnish
11 -
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
12 -
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
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1 cup ricotta cheese
14 -
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or basil
# Steps to Cook:
01 -
Heat a large pot over medium heat. Add ground beef or Italian sausage and cook until thoroughly browned. Drain excess fat.
02 -
Add chopped onion to the pot and cook until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
03 -
Stir in tomato paste, ensuring the meat and vegetables are evenly coated.
04 -
Pour in crushed tomatoes and beef broth. Season with Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes if desired, salt, and black pepper.
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Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes to develop flavors.
06 -
Add broken lasagna noodles to the pot and simmer until tender, approximately 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally.
07 -
Lower heat to low and stir in shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan until fully melted and incorporated.
08 -
Ladle soup into bowls and top each serving with a spoonful of ricotta and chopped fresh parsley or basil before serving.
# Extra Suggestions:
01 -
For enhanced nutrition, add vegetables such as spinach or mushrooms. To intensify heat, increase red pepper flakes. Prepare in advance and refrigerate for up to 3 days.