Homemade Lasagna Soup Recipe
If you love classic lasagna, you will love this Homemade Lasagna Soup Recipe. It has the same rich flavor but is much easier.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 500 grams ground beef
- 1 small onion chopped
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 2 cups tomato sauce
- 1 can crushed tomatoes 400 grams
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon chili flakes optional
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 8 lasagna noodles broken into pieces
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley or basil for garnish
- Use fresh herbs if possible. They add extra flavor.
Instructions
Cook the Beef
- Heat olive oil in a large pot. Add ground beef. Cook until brown. Break it into small pieces while cooking.
Add Onion and Garlic
- Add chopped onion to the pot. Cook until soft and clear. Stir in garlic and cook for one minute.
Add Tomatoes
- Pour in tomato sauce and crushed tomatoes. Stir well. Let it cook for five minutes to build flavor.
Add Broth and Seasoning
- Add beef broth, oregano, basil, chili flakes, salt, and pepper. Stir everything together gently.
Simmer the Soup
- Bring soup to a gentle boil. Reduce heat. Let it simmer for ten minutes so flavors blend nicely.
Add Noodles
- Add broken lasagna noodles into the soup. Cook for 10 to 12 minutes until noodles are tender.
Prepare Cheese Mixture
- In a small bowl, mix ricotta, half mozzarella and half parmesan. Stir until smooth and creamy.
Add Final Cheese
- Turn off heat. Stir some mozzarella and parmesan into the soup. This makes it extra cheesy.
Serve and Garnish
- Ladle soup into bowls. Add a spoon of cheese mixture on top. Sprinkle fresh parsley or basil before serving.
Notes
- Use Italian sausage instead of beef for stronger flavor.
- Add spinach for extra nutrition and color.
- Do not overcook noodles. They become too soft.
- Add cream for richer and thicker soup.
- Use vegetable broth for a lighter version.
- Make it spicy by adding more chili flakes.
- Store cheese separately for best texture later.