Description
Hearty lasagna soup brings classic Italian comfort to your dinner table with layers of rich flavors. Cheese-topped broth and tender pasta noodles create a satisfying meal you can savor with friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (0.45 kg) ground beef (80/20)
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- ½ cup ricotta cheese
- 25 oz (709 g) tomato basil pasta sauce
- 28 oz (794 g) diced canned tomatoes
- 2 tbsps tomato paste
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 12 lasagna noodles, uncooked and broken into 2-inch pieces
- 1 medium onion, finely diced
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 tbsps fresh basil, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes
- 2 tsps kosher salt
Instructions
- Sauté Base: In a large pot over medium heat, caramelize diced onions in olive oil until translucent and fragrant.
- Meat Preparation: Add ground beef, thoroughly browning and crumbling while eliminating any pink coloration, then integrate minced garlic, red pepper flakes, oregano, and tomato paste to intensify flavor profiles.
- Liquid Foundation: Combine tomato basil pasta sauce, canned diced tomatoes, and chicken broth, creating a robust liquid environment for the soup’s core ingredients.
- Noodle Integration: Bring mixture to a rolling boil, strategically breaking lasagna noodles into smaller segments and introducing them into the simmering liquid, reducing heat to allow gentle cooking for 8-10 minutes.
- Creamy Transformation: Stir in heavy cream to elevate the soup’s texture, then incorporate shredded mozzarella or parmesan cheese to create delightful melted cheese pockets, adjusting liquid consistency with additional chicken broth if needed.
- Finishing Touches: Ladle the soup into individual serving bowls, adorning with ricotta cheese dollops, extra shredded cheese, and freshly chopped basil leaves for an elevated culinary presentation.
Notes
- Noodle Breaking Technique: Cut lasagna noodles into smaller, bite-sized pieces to ensure even cooking and easier eating experience.
- Cream Incorporation Tip: Add heavy cream at the end of cooking to prevent separation and maintain a smooth, luxurious texture.
- Cheese Melting Strategy: Sprinkle cheese directly into hot soup for perfectly melted, stringy cheese pockets that enhance overall flavor.
- Thickness Control: Keep extra chicken broth nearby to adjust soup consistency if it becomes too thick during simmering process.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 382
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 898 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 76 mg