Description
Lasagna soup combines all the rich, comforting flavors of classic lasagna into a warm, saucy soup. Packed with tender pasta, hearty ground beef, and a cheesy tomato-based broth, this easy, one-pot recipe eliminates the need for layering and baking. A perfect weeknight meal, customizable for various dietary preferences, and ideal for meal prep or leftovers.
Ingredients
Ingredients:
- Olive oil
- Ground beef
- Onion, diced
- Garlic, minced
- Diced tomatoes (with juice)
- Tomato sauce or puree
- Tomato paste
- Chicken broth
- Water
- Italian seasoning
- Sea salt
- Black pepper
- Bowtie pasta (uncooked)
Suggested Toppings (optional):
- Ricotta cheese
- Mozzarella cheese, shredded
- Parmesan cheese, shaved or grated
- Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Instructions:
- Heat a large soup pot over medium-high heat and add olive oil.
- Add ground beef, onions, and garlic. Sauté until the beef is browned and fully cooked. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Stir in diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, chicken broth, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Add uncooked pasta and increase heat to high. Bring the soup to a boil.
- Reduce heat to medium and simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring frequently, until the pasta is tender.
- Adjust consistency by adding water or broth as needed.
- Serve hot with optional toppings like ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, and fresh parsley.
Notes
- For a spicy kick, add red pepper flakes or use spicy Italian sausage.
- To make vegetarian, skip the meat and add mushrooms or lentils.
- Freeze without pasta and add fresh pasta when reheating for best results.
- This soup can be made in a slow cooker; just add the pasta in the final 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
