Description
A hearty and flavorful soup that captures the essence of lasagna in a comforting bowl.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup lasagna noodles, broken
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, cook the ground beef over medium-high heat until browned. Drain off any excess grease.
- Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
- Pour in the crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, and beef broth. Stir in the basil, oregano, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Add the broken lasagna noodles and cook according to package directions, or until al dente.
- While the noodles cook, in a small bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, egg, and parsley. Mix well.
- Ladle the soup into bowls. Top each serving with a dollop of the ricotta mixture.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, omit the ground beef and use vegetable broth.
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a little heat.
- Garnish with extra fresh parsley or basil before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 30 min
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: lasagna soup, italian soup, pasta soup, comfort food, easy soup recipe