Lasagna Soup Hearty Flavors (Print Version)
Lasagna soup brings noodles, savory meats and rich cheese together in a hearty tomato-infused bowl.
# Ingredients:
→ Meat and Proteins
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8 ounces lean ground beef
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8 ounces ground Italian sausage
→ Vegetables and Aromatics
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Salt, to taste
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Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
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1 medium yellow onion, chopped
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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2 tablespoons tomato paste
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24 ounces marinara sauce
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0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes
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2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (or 2 teaspoons dried parsley)
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0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
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1 teaspoon dried basil
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7 cups low sodium chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
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9 sheets dry lasagna noodles, broken into 2-inch pieces
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2 cups fresh spinach leaves, optional
→ Dairy and Cheeses
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10 ounces ricotta cheese (or cottage cheese)
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1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
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0.5 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
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Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
# Steps:
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In a large pot over medium-high heat, cook ground beef and Italian sausage until well browned, seasoning with salt and black pepper. Drain excess fat and transfer the cooked meat to a bowl.
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Heat olive oil in the same pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant.
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Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1 minute. Add marinara sauce, red pepper flakes, parsley, oregano, basil, and chicken broth. Return browned meat to the pot. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
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Add broken lasagna noodles to the boiling soup. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until noodles are tender, about 10 to 12 minutes. Add spinach, if using, and stir until wilted.
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In a small bowl, mix ricotta cheese, shredded mozzarella, and grated Parmesan until thoroughly combined.
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Ladle hot soup into bowls. Top each serving with a generous scoop of the cheese mixture and garnish with fresh basil leaves. Serve immediately.
# Notes:
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For deeper flavor, sauté tomato paste until slightly caramelized before adding liquids.
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To prevent noodles from sticking, stir soup occasionally during simmering.