Description
Easy Creamy Lasagna Soup: Comforting flavors of lasagna in a bowl. Ready in under 45 minutes, budget-friendly, and family-approved!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 cup water
- 8 ounces lasagna noodles, broken into small pieces
- 1 1/2 cups ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain off any excess grease.
- Add chopped onion and minced garlic to the pot and cook until softened, about 3-5 minutes.
- Stir in dried oregano, dried basil, and red pepper flakes (if using). Cook for 1 minute more, until fragrant.
- Pour in crushed tomatoes, beef broth, and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add broken lasagna noodles to the soup and cook until tender, about 8-10 minutes.
- In a small bowl, combine ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, and parsley. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Stir the ricotta cheese mixture into the soup and cook until heated through, about 2-3 minutes. Be careful not to boil.
- Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Fat: 20g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Protein: 18g