Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Easy Creamy Lasagna Soup, a delightful twist on traditional lasagna that combines all your favorite elements into one hearty bowl. Perfect for busy weeknights, this dish features tender ground beef, rich tomato sauce, and creamy cheese, all mingled with broken lasagna noodles. In just 40 minutes, you can have a satisfying meal that pleases picky eaters and is ideal for family gatherings or meal prep. Customize it with fresh herbs or serve alongside crusty bread for an elevated dining experience. This creamy soup is not just delicious; it’s also versatile enough to adapt to your taste preferences!
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)
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt (divided or more to taste)
- 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 tbsp fresh basil (finely chopped)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté diced onion until soft.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned. Stir in garlic, red pepper flakes, oregano, and tomato paste.
- Pour in tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, and chicken broth; bring to a boil.
- Add broken lasagna noodles and season with salt to taste. Simmer until noodles are tender.
- Stir in heavy cream if desired for added richness.
- Ladle into bowls and top with mozzarella, parmesan, ricotta, and fresh basil before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 80mg