Comforting Lasagna Soup with Cottage Cheese: Your Quick Fix
Enjoy a quick and satisfying Comforting Lasagna Soup with Cottage Cheese, blending classic flavors into a creamy one-pot meal that's perfect for busy nights.
Equipment
- - Large pot
Ingredients
For the Soup Base
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Use any cooking oil if preferred.
- 1 medium Onion Substitute with shallots for a milder flavor.
- 1 pound Ground Beef Substitute with ground turkey or go vegetarian with lentils.
- 3 cloves Garlic Use garlic powder if fresh is unavailable.
- 1 tablespoon Italian Herbs Substitute with a mix of basil and oregano.
- 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste Use tomato sauce in a pinch.
- to taste Salt
- to taste Pepper
- 1 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes Omit for a milder soup.
- 24 ounces Marinara Sauce Any quality brand or homemade works well.
- 4 cups Beef Broth Vegetable broth can be used for a lighter option.
For the Noodles and Greens
- 8 ounces Lasagna Noodles Broken into pieces for easy eating.
- 4 cups Spinach Any leafy green can substitute.
For the Creamy Finish
- 1 cup Cottage Cheese Can substitute with ricotta cheese.
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese Pecorino Romano offers a sharper option.
Instructions
Directions
- Warm olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
- Increase heat to medium-high and add ground beef. Cook until browned, around 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic, Italian herbs, tomato paste, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Cook for 1 minute.
- Pour in the marinara sauce and beef broth, stirring to combine.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Break lasagna noodles into 1-inch pieces and add to the pot.
- Allow noodles to cook for 1-2 minutes less than package instructions recommend.
- Add spinach to the pot and stir until just wilted, about 1 minute.
- Off the heat, gently fold in the cottage cheese.
- Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with Parmesan cheese.
Notes
Consider adding fresh basil or a drizzle of olive oil for a vibrant garnish.