Description
A cozy and comforting soup that delivers all the flavors of lasagna in a quick and easy bowl.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 25 ounce tomato basil pasta sauce (or marinara)
- 28 ounce canned diced tomatoes
- 4 cups chicken broth (more if needed)
- 12 lasagna noodles, broken into 2-inch pieces
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 3/4 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil, chopped
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Instructions
- 1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks. Drain any excess fat if needed.
- 2. Add the diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened. Stir in the minced garlic, tomato paste, red pepper flakes, oregano, and Italian seasoning. Cook for 1-2 minutes, allowing the flavors to bloom.
- 3. Pour in the pasta sauce, diced tomatoes, and chicken broth. Season with salt and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil.
- 4. Once boiling, add the broken lasagna noodles to the pot. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the noodles are tender.
- 5. Stir in the heavy cream and let it heat through for 2-3 minutes. Taste and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
- 6. Ladle the Creamy Lasagna Soup into bowls and top each serving with a dollop of ricotta cheese, shredded mozzarella, grated Parmesan, and fresh chopped basil. Serve hot and enjoy.