Description
Warm up on chilly winter nights with this comforting Fun Lasagna Soup. Bursting with the classic flavors of traditional lasagna, this easy one-pot meal features hearty ground beef, tender noodles, and rich tomato broth, all topped with creamy ricotta and gooey mozzarella. Perfect for cozy evenings at home, this soup brings family together around the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 28 oz canned crushed tomatoes
- 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 8 oz lasagna noodles, broken into pieces
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 2 tsp dried basil
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, brown the ground beef until cooked through. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Add chopped onion and minced garlic; sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes and beef broth; bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add dried oregano, basil, salt, and pepper; simmer for 10 minutes to meld flavors.
- Incorporate broken lasagna noodles into the pot; cook according to package instructions until al dente (about 8 minutes).
- Serve hot, garnished with dollops of ricotta and a sprinkle of mozzarella cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 400g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: For a vegetarian variation, substitute ground beef with lentils or chickpeas and use vegetable broth. Feel free to add any extra vegetables like spinach or zucchini for added nutrition.