Lasagna Soup
Lasagna Soup is a delicious and innovative twist on the traditional Italian favorite, combining rich tomato broth, savory ground meat, tender pasta, and gooey cheese in a single bowl.
Ingredients
- ¼ lb ground beef
- ¼ lb italian sausage meat
- 1 medium yellow onion chopped
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes
- 1 8 oz can tomato sauce
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 4 cups beef broth
- 2 sprigs thyme minced
- 1 sprig rosemary minced
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 6 uncooked lasagna noodles
- Salt and pepper
- Ricotta optional for topping
- Basil optional for topping
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, brown the ¼ lb ground beef and ¼ lb italian sausage meat until fully cooked, breaking it into small pieces with a spoon as it cooks.¼ lb ground beef, ¼ lb italian sausage meat
- Add the chopped 1 medium yellow onion to the pot and sauté until it becomes translucent.1 medium yellow onion
- Stir in the minced 3 garlic cloves and sauté for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.3 garlic cloves
- Pour in the 1 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes, 1 8 oz can tomato sauce, and 2 tbsp tomato paste. Stir to combine.1 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes, 1 8 oz can tomato sauce, 2 tbsp tomato paste
- Pour in the 4 cups beef broth and add the minced 2 sprigs thyme and 1 sprig rosemary to the pot.4 cups beef broth, 2 sprigs thyme , 1 sprig rosemary
- Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it cook for about 15 minutes.
- Stir in the ½ cup heavy cream, allowing it to blend into the soup. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes.½ cup heavy cream
- Break the 6 uncooked lasagna noodles into smaller pieces and add them to the pot. Cook until the noodles are tender, following the package instructions.6 uncooked lasagna noodles
- Season the soup with Salt and pepper to taste. Adjust the consistency with additional broth if needed.Salt and pepper
- Ladle the lasagna soup into bowls. Optionally, top each serving with a dollop of Ricotta and julienned Basil for added freshness.Ricotta, Basil