Description
Hearty lasagna soup combines classic Italian flavors in one comforting bowl. Melted cheese, tender pasta, and rich tomato broth promise a satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (0.45 kg) ground beef (or Italian sausage)
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 (28 oz / 794 g) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 (15 oz / 425 g) can diced tomatoes
- 8 lasagna noodles, broken into pieces
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup ricotta cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup (120 ml) heavy cream
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsps tomato paste
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Meat Preparation: Brown ground beef in a large pot over medium heat, thoroughly rendering fat and draining excess oil.
- Aromatic Foundation: Sauté finely chopped onions and minced garlic until translucent, releasing their fragrant essence into the pot.
- Flavor Infusion: Combine beef broth, crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes to create a rich, complex liquid base.
- Simmering Stage: Allow the mixture to gently simmer for 10 minutes, developing deep flavor profiles and melding ingredients harmoniously.
- Pasta Integration: Break lasagna noodles directly into the simmering liquid, cooking until they reach perfect al dente consistency, approximately 10-12 minutes.
- Creamy Transformation: Incorporate heavy cream, melted mozzarella, and grated Parmesan cheese, whisking until the soup achieves a luxuriously smooth and velvety texture.
- Herbed Ricotta Finale: Blend ricotta cheese with freshly chopped parsley and a delicate pinch of salt, creating a vibrant and creamy garnish.
- Serving Flourish: Ladle the steaming soup into individual bowls, topping each portion with a generous dollop of the herbed ricotta mixture.
Notes
- Control Meat Browning: Ensure ground beef is completely browned without burning, draining excess fat for a cleaner, less greasy soup base.
- Balance Seasoning Carefully: Use Italian seasoning sparingly, tasting gradually to prevent overwhelming spice levels and maintain delicate flavor harmony.
- Manage Pasta Cooking Time: Break lasagna noodles into uniform pieces and monitor closely during cooking to avoid mushy texture, aiming for perfect al dente consistency.
- Prevent Cream Curdling: Add heavy cream at low heat and stir continuously to maintain smooth, silky texture without separation or grainy appearance.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg