Hearty Lasagna Soup: Quick Comfort in Every Bite
Enjoy a warm bowl of Lasagna Soup, the ultimate comfort food combining all the rich flavors of traditional lasagna in a quick and easy soup format.
Equipment
- large pot
- soup ladle
Ingredients
For the Soup Base
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil substitute with vegetable oil for lighter option
- 1 pound Ground Beef or cooked lentils for vegetarian
- 1 medium Onion or shallots for milder flavor
- 2 cloves Garlic fresh preferred; 1 clove = 1/8 tsp garlic powder
- 1 can Diced Tomatoes canned or fresh
- 1 cup Tomato Sauce can substitute with marinara sauce
- 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste skip if needed; adjust liquid accordingly
- 4 cups Chicken Broth or vegetable broth for vegetarian
- 1 tablespoon Italian Seasoning store-bought or homemade
For the Pasta & Cheese
- 2 cups Bowtie Pasta or any short pasta shape
- 1 cup Ricotta Cheese or cottage cheese as substitute
- 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese or provolone for flavor variation
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese or pecorino romano as substitute
For Garnish
- 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley or basil; can be omitted
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Warm 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
- Add 1 pound of ground beef and cook until well-browned, about 5 minutes.
- Sauté 1 diced onion and 2 minced garlic cloves until fragrant and translucent, about 3 minutes.
- Stir in 1 can of diced tomatoes, 1 cup of tomato sauce, 2 tablespoons of tomato paste, 4 cups of chicken broth, and 1 tablespoon of Italian seasoning; bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add 2 cups of bowtie pasta and let it cook uncovered for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until al dente.
- Ladle soup into bowls, adding ricotta cheese, followed by mozzarella and parmesan cheese, and finish with fresh parsley.
Notes
Serve with crusty garlic bread for an extra comforting touch. Adjust liquid when reheating to maintain consistency.