Description
This delectable lasagna soup recipe is an easy way to enjoy all the comfort of lasagna with minimal work. It’s saucy, cozy, and family-loved!
Ingredients
- 1–2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 large onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes (do not drain)
- 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce or puree
- 1/3 cup tomato paste (half a 6-ounce can)
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1–2 cups water (to adjust consistency)
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon sea salt (or more to taste)
- Black pepper, to taste
- 8 ounces bowtie pasta, uncooked
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded (about 1/2 cup)
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded or grated
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
1. In a large 4.5-quart soup pot, heat olive oil over medium-high until shimmering.
2. Add ground beef, diced onions, and minced garlic. Sauté until beef is browned and cooked through. Drain excess fat if needed.
3. Stir in diced tomatoes (with juice), tomato sauce, tomato paste, chicken broth, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
4. Add uncooked bowtie pasta and stir well.
5. Increase heat to high and bring to a rolling boil.
6. Reduce heat to medium and simmer 10–15 minutes until pasta is tender, stirring frequently.
7. Adjust consistency with water or broth if needed.
8. Mix in or top with ricotta, mozzarella, and parmesan cheese after soup cools slightly. Garnish with chopped parsley.
9. Serve hot and enjoy!
10. To store, cool completely and refrigerate up to 5 days or freeze up to 3 months.
11. Reheat with added broth or water to loosen consistency.
Notes
Avoid lasagna noodles if planning for leftovers—they tend to fall apart.
Use crushed tomatoes instead of diced for a thicker broth.
Try ground turkey or Italian sausage for variation.
For pressure cooker version, sauté then cook on high pressure for 1 minute and quick release.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner Recipes, Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 169
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 378mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 35mg