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Lasagna Soup Recipe

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This hearty Lasagna Soup captures all the comforting flavors of classic lasagna in a warm, flavorful soup form. Combining ground beef, Italian sausage, tomatoes, herbs, and tender lasagna noodles, it’s topped with creamy ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheeses for a satisfying meal that’s perfect for cozy dinners.

Ingredients

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Meat and Aromatics

  • ½ pound ground beef
  • ½ pound sweet Italian sausage
  • 1 yellow onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

Soup Base

  • 4 Tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon hot sauce (optional but recommended)
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes
  • 5 cups chicken broth
  • 14.5 oz crushed tomatoes
  • 14.5 oz diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 bay leaf

Pasta

  • 6 lasagna noodles

For Serving

  • ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (from a block)
  • 8 oz ricotta cheese
  • Fresh parsley, roughly chopped

Instructions

  1. Cook Meat and Onions: In a 4-quart soup pot over medium-high heat, cook and crumble the ground beef and Italian sausage. Halfway through, add the chopped yellow onion and continue cooking until softened—about 5 minutes total. Drain any excess grease from the pot.
  2. Sauté Garlic and Add Seasonings: Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 1 minute until fragrant. Add tomato paste, dried oregano, dried basil, sugar, hot sauce (if using), salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Stir everything to combine well.
  3. Add Liquids and Tomatoes: Pour in the chicken broth and use a silicone spatula to scrape and deglaze the bottom and sides of the pot. Add crushed tomatoes, undrained diced tomatoes, and the bay leaf. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer.
  4. Simmer Soup: Let the soup simmer gently to develop flavors. (If available, add a rind from Parmesan cheese to the pot during simmering to enhance taste.) Meanwhile, bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the noodles.
  5. Cook Noodles: Break the lasagna noodles in half and cook them according to package instructions until al dente. Drain, then cut noodles into smaller strips.
  6. Combine Noodles with Soup: Remove the bay leaf from the soup. Stir the cooked noodle strips into the soup pot. Alternatively, for leftovers or freezing, add noodles fresh per serving to avoid sogginess.
  7. Serve and Garnish: Ladle soup into bowls and top with grated Parmesan, shredded mozzarella, dollops of ricotta, and a sprinkle of fresh parsley. Serve immediately with optional garlic bread with cheese for a complete meal.

Notes

  • Adding the Parmesan rind to the soup while simmering enhances depth of flavor.
  • For best texture if freezing leftovers, store noodles separately and add fresh cooked noodles when reheating.
  • Adjust hot sauce and red pepper flakes according to your preferred spice level.
  • Use freshly grated cheeses for optimal melt and flavor.

Keywords: lasagna soup, Italian soup, comfort food, ground beef soup, Italian sausage soup, cheesy soup, pasta soup

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