Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Lasagna Soup Recipe, a delightful twist on the classic lasagna. Bursting with rich flavors and hearty ingredients, this dish combines ground beef, fresh tomatoes, and a medley of cheeses for a satisfying meal that’s perfect for family gatherings or cozy evenings at home. With just 45 minutes from start to finish, you can enjoy a warm bowl of cheesy goodness that will warm both your heart and your kitchen. This soup not only captures the essence of traditional lasagna but also offers versatility with easy ingredient substitutions to suit your taste.
Ingredients
- 1–2 tablespoons Olive Oil or preferred cooking oil
- 1 pound Ground Beef
- 1 large Onion, diced
- 4 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 (15-ounce) can Diced Tomatoes, with juice
- 1 (15-ounce) can Tomato Sauce
- ⅓ cup Tomato Paste
- 4 cups Chicken Broth
- 1–2 cups Water
- 1 tablespoon Italian Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Sea Salt or to taste
- Black Pepper to taste
- 8 ounces Bowtie Pasta (uncooked)
- ½ cup Ricotta Cheese
- 2 ounces Mozzarella Cheese, shredded
- ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese, shaved, shredded, or freshly grated
- ¼ cup Fresh Parsley, chopped
Instructions
- In a large soup pot, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add ground beef, diced onion, and minced garlic; sauté until beef is browned. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Stir in diced tomatoes (with juice), tomato sauce, tomato paste, chicken broth, Italian seasoning, sea salt, and black pepper.
- Add uncooked bowtie pasta; bring to a boil over high heat.
- Reduce heat to medium and simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring frequently until pasta is tender.
- Adjust soup consistency with water or additional broth as desired.
- Stir in ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese before serving; garnish with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Customize this dish by adding vegetables like spinach or zucchini for extra nutrients. For a vegetarian version, replace ground beef with lentils or mushrooms and use vegetable broth.