Zesty Lasagna Soup Delight Recipe
This zesty lasagna soup combines the flavors of traditional lasagna in a comforting and easy-to-make soup. It's perfect for a hearty meal any day of the week.
Servings 6
Calories 400kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 medium onion finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 28 oz crushed tomatoes
- 4 cups beef broth
- 2 cups water
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- 8 oz lasagna noodles broken
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- fresh basil leaves for garnish
- salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
- olive oil for sautéing
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat and sauté the diced onion for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
- Add minced garlic and ground beef (or sausage) to the pot, cooking until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Drain excess fat if necessary, then stir in crushed tomatoes, beef broth, and water.
- Add Italian seasoning and red pepper flakes, seasoning with salt and pepper, and bring to a simmer.
- Once simmering, add broken lasagna noodles and cook for 8-10 minutes until al dente.
- Mix ricotta cheese with a pinch of salt and pepper in a separate bowl and set aside.
- Remove the pot from heat and stir in half of the mozzarella and Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Ladle soup into bowls, topping with ricotta mixture, remaining cheeses, and fresh basil.
- Optionally, drizzle olive oil or add crushed red pepper for extra flavor before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, drizzle olive oil on top before serving.