Description
Hearty Italian Beef Lasagna Soup: An Incredible Ultimate Recipe
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups uncooked lasagna noodles, broken into pieces
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, add the ground beef. Cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Stir in the diced onion and minced garlic. Cook until the onion is translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the crushed tomatoes, beef broth, and tomato paste to the pot. Stir until well combined.
- Sprinkle in the dried oregano, dried basil, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly.
- Bring the mixture to a boil. Add the broken lasagna noodles and simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the noodles are tender.
- Once the noodles are cooked, stir in the ricotta cheese until melted and well mixed.
- Remove the soup from heat and stir in the shredded mozzarella cheese until melted.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil if desired.
Notes
- This soup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Freeze leftovers for up to 2 months.
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or mushrooms for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg