Description
Indulge in the warmth of Easy Creamy Lasagna Soup, a comforting dish that brings all the beloved flavors of traditional lasagna into a delightful soup. This family-friendly recipe features tender ground beef, fragrant Italian herbs, and creamy textures that come together in just under 40 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings, this soup is easy to customize with your favorite vegetables or spices. Serve it with crusty bread or a fresh salad for a complete meal that everyone will adore.
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion (finely diced)
- 1 pound ground beef (80/20)
- 5 cloves garlic (minced)
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 25 ounces tomato basil pasta sauce
- 28 ounces diced canned tomatoes
- 4 cups chicken broth (more if you want a thinner soup)
- 12 lasagna noodles (uncooked and broken into 2" pieces)
- ½ cup heavy cream (optional)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup parmesan cheese (freshly grated)
- ½ cup ricotta cheese
- 6 tablespoons fresh basil (finely chopped)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onion until soft, then add ground beef and cook until browned. Stir in garlic, red pepper flakes, salt, oregano, and tomato paste.
- Mix in tomato basil sauce, diced tomatoes, and chicken broth. Bring to a boil before adding broken lasagna noodles. Reduce heat and simmer until noodles are tender.
- For creaminess, stir in heavy cream if desired. Adjust broth for consistency and mix in shredded mozzarella for added richness.
- Ladle soup into bowls and top with ricotta, mozzarella, parmesan cheese, and fresh basil.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1 ½ cups or 375g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg