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Lasagna Soup

A comforting and easy lasagna soup bursting with flavors reminiscent of your favorite Italian dish, perfect for chilly evenings and family dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 410
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil For sautéing
  • 1 pound Ground Beef Can substitute with ground turkey or plant-based alternatives
  • 1 medium Onion, diced
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced Toasted for flavor
  • 14.5 ounces Diced Tomatoes
  • 15 ounces Tomato Sauce
  • 4 cups Chicken Broth Can use beef broth for richer flavor
  • 2 cups Water For broth dilution
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Pepper
Pasta and Cheese
  • 2 cups Bowtie Pasta Cook according to package instructions
  • 1 cup Ricotta Cheese For creamy texture
  • 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese, shredded For topping
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese, grated For topping
Garnish
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley, chopped For garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat, then add the diced onion. Sauté for about 5 minutes until it’s translucent.
  2. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute.
  3. Toss in the ground beef and cook it until browned, breaking it up as you go.
  4. Stir in diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, chicken broth, water, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix well and bring to a gentle boil.
  5. Reduce the heat and let it simmer for 15 minutes.
Cooking
  1. Add the uncooked bowtie pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
  2. Stir in the ricotta cheese until everything is well combined.
  3. Top with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese before serving.
  4. Garnish with fresh parsley.

Notes

Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days in the fridge. You can freeze it for about 3 months, adding a splash of broth when reheating if needed. For variations, consider adding spinach or swapping the ground beef for mushrooms.