Description
A comforting and hearty lasagna soup, perfect for busy weeknights or cozy weekends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 3 garlic cloves, finely minced
- 1/2 yellow onion, diced
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp dried basil
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp kosher salt, plus more as needed
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 14 oz can crushed tomatoes
- 32 oz chicken broth, more if needed
- 1 cup water
- 2 tsp tomato paste
- 6 oz lasagna noodles, broken up
- 1 cup frozen chopped spinach
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- Ricotta cheese
- 4 oz mozzarella cheese, cut in slices
- Parmesan cheese, optional
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium-high heat, add the ground beef and cook until well-browned. Drain any excess grease.
- Add minced garlic, diced onion, garlic powder, onion powder, dried basil, dried oregano, kosher salt, and pepper. Cook over medium-low heat for about 5 minutes.
- Pour in crushed tomatoes, chicken broth, water, and tomato paste. Add broken lasagna noodles and bring to a boil. Reduce to low, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Stir in frozen spinach and heavy cream. Cook for an additional 5 minutes, then adjust seasoning.
- Place a slice of mozzarella in a serving bowl, ladle soup over it, and top with ricotta and optional parmesan.
Notes
For extra flavor, let the beef brown before draining. Use fresh spinach if desired, and feel free to adjust spices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One Pot Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: lasagna soup, one pot recipes, comfort food, easy dinner, hearty soup