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Italian Lasagna Soup: A Hearty Bowl of Comfort

Bowl of Italian lasagna soup with melted mozzarella cheese and fresh basil garnish
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Hearty one-pot soup with all the flavors of classic lasagna. Ground meat, tomatoes, tender noodles, and three types of cheese create ultimate comfort food ready in 40 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 pound ground beef or Italian sausage
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 8 ounces lasagna noodles, broken into 2–3 inch pieces
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Fresh basil leaves for garnish
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large 6-8 quart pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
  2. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
  3. Add ground beef or Italian sausage and cook for 6-8 minutes until browned, breaking apart with a spoon. Drain excess fat if more than 2 tablespoons remain.
  4. Stir in crushed tomatoes, beef broth, oregano, basil, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, about 5 minutes.
  5. Add broken lasagna noodles (2-3 inch pieces), reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until noodles are tender.
  6. While noodles cook, mix ricotta cheese, 1 cup mozzarella cheese, and Parmesan cheese in a separate bowl.
  7. Remove pot completely from heat and let sit 1 minute. Stir in cheese mixture until melted and well combined.
  8. Ladle soup into bowls and top with remaining mozzarella cheese and fresh basil leaves.

Notes

  • Use gluten-free broth and noodles to make this soup completely gluten-free.
  • For a brothier soup, increase beef broth to 6 cups.
  • Add vegetables like spinach, zucchini, or mushrooms for extra nutrition.
  • Substitute ground turkey or plant-based meat for a lighter version.
  • Flavors deepen as it sits, making leftovers even more delicious.
  • When freezing, leave out cheese mixture and add fresh when reheating for best texture.
  • Soup will thicken as noodles absorb liquid. Add extra broth when reheating if needed.

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