Savor Rich Lasagna Soup with Ricotta in Just 30 Minutes
This Rich Lasagna Soup with Ricotta combines the flavors of traditional lasagna into a comforting bowl of soup, perfect for chilly evenings.
Equipment
- - Large pot
Ingredients
For the Soup Base
- 1 pound Ground Beef can substitute with ground turkey or Italian sausage
- 1 medium Onion diced, can substitute with shallots
- 3 cloves Garlic minced
- 1/2 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes omit for milder soup
- 28 ounce Italian Sauce e.g., Rao's Homemade Marinara
- 6 cups Chicken Broth can substitute with vegetable broth
- 28 ounce Crushed Tomatoes fresh tomatoes can be blended when in season
- 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste
- 1 tablespoon Balsamic Vinegar red wine vinegar can be used as substitute
- 1 teaspoon Sugar can substitute with maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon Dried Herbs mix of Basil, Parsley, and Oregano
- 1 teaspoon Fennel Seeds optional, can replace with cumin or omit
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Pepper
- 1 leaf Bay Leaf remove before serving
For the Lasagna Element
- 8 ounces Lasagna Noodles broken into pieces, can use gluten-free
For the Creamy Finish
- 1 cup Cream can substitute with half-and-half or non-dairy
- 1/4 cup Fresh Basil for garnish
- 1/2 cup Ricotta for garnish
- 1/2 cup Mozzarella for garnish
- 1/4 cup Parmesan for garnish
Instructions
How to Make Rich Lasagna Soup with Ricotta
- In a large pot over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef, breaking it apart until it’s fully cooked—about 5-7 minutes.
- Add in the diced onion and continue cooking until it’s soft and translucent, roughly 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and red pepper flakes for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in the Italian sauce, crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, balsamic vinegar, sugar, dried herbs, salt, pepper, and bay leaf. Stir well, then add 6 cups of chicken broth. Bring this mixture to a boil.
- Break the lasagna noodles into pieces and add them to the boiling soup. Reduce the heat and let it simmer for 20-30 minutes.
- Remove the bay leaf and stir in the cream to create a rich texture.
- Heat the soup gently without boiling and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Ladle the soup into bowls and top with ricotta, mozzarella, parmesan, and fresh basil.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container. Keep noodles separate to avoid mushiness upon reheating.