Description
Hearty lasagna soup brings Italian comfort straight to your kitchen, blending classic layers of flavor into a comforting one-pot meal. Cheesy, rich, and packed with savory goodness, this recipe delivers a delightful twist you’ll crave on chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound ground beef
- ½ cup ricotta cheese
- 2 ounces mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese
Produce and Seasonings:
- 1 large onion
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- Black pepper
- ¼ cup fresh parsley
Liquids and Pantry Ingredients:
- 1–2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 15-ounce can diced tomatoes
- 1 15-ounce can tomato sauce
- 3 ounces tomato paste
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1–2 cups water
- 8 ounces bowtie pasta
Instructions
- Warm a generously-sized soup pot over medium-high heat, coating the bottom with olive oil until it shimmers with anticipation.
- Introduce ground beef, diced onions, and minced garlic, stirring and breaking meat into crumbles until thoroughly cooked. Discard any excess grease for a cleaner flavor profile.
- Cascade diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, chicken broth, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper into the pot, whisking in uncooked pasta with a robust motion.
- Elevate heat to high, encouraging the mixture to bubble vigorously and create a dynamic flavor foundation.
- Reduce temperature to medium, allowing the soup to simmer for 10-15 minutes. Stir attentively to prevent pasta from clustering, monitoring until noodles reach perfect tenderness.
- Calibrate liquid consistency by incorporating additional water or broth as needed for ideal texture.
- Present the soup with a flourish of cheese options: either fold ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan directly into the pot or arrange separately for personalized serving.
- Sprinkle fresh parsley as a vibrant garnish to enhance visual appeal and provide a hint of herbaceous freshness.
- Once cooled completely, transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 5 days.
- For long-term preservation, freeze in sealed containers for maximum 90 days, ensuring flavor integrity remains intact.
- When reheating, revive the soup’s original consistency by gradually introducing small amounts of liquid to counteract pasta’s moisture absorption.
Notes
- Choose lean ground beef to reduce excess fat and create a lighter soup version.
- Customize pasta type based on dietary needs, like gluten-free or whole wheat options for added nutrition.
- Consider using ground turkey or plant-based meat alternatives for a lower-calorie or vegetarian adaptation.
- Keep stirring pasta during cooking to prevent sticking and ensure even heat distribution for perfectly cooked noodles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 310 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg