Description
A comforting and flavorful One Pot Lasagna Soup that combines the classic taste of lasagna in an easy-to-make soup form. Ground beef, garlic, onions, herbs, and crushed tomatoes simmer with broken lasagna noodles and spinach in a hearty broth, finished with a touch of heavy cream and topped with creamy ricotta cheese. Perfect for a cozy weeknight meal, this recipe provides all the deliciousness of lasagna with minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
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For the Soup:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 3 garlic cloves, 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
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 14 oz can crushed tomatoes
- 32 oz chicken broth
- 1 cup water
- 2 tsp tomato paste
- 6 oz lasagna noodles, broken
- 1 cup frozen chopped spinach
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
For Serving:
- Ricotta cheese
Instructions
- Brown the beef: In a large pot over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked, breaking it up as it cooks.
- Sauté aromatics: Add minced garlic and diced onion to the pot; sauté until the onion is softened and translucent.
- Add spices: Stir in garlic powder, onion powder, dried basil, dried oregano, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper to evenly coat the beef and onions with flavor.
- Add liquids and tomatoes: Pour in the crushed tomatoes, chicken broth, water, and stir in tomato paste. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Cook noodles and spinach: Add the broken lasagna noodles and frozen chopped spinach to the simmering soup. Cook until the noodles are tender, about 10-12 minutes.
- Finish with cream: Stir in the heavy cream until fully incorporated, creating a rich and creamy texture.
- Serve: Ladle the hot soup into bowls and top each serving with a generous dollop of ricotta cheese for added creaminess and flavor.
Notes
- Breaking the lasagna noodles into smaller pieces helps them cook evenly in the soup.
- Feel free to substitute ground turkey or Italian sausage for ground beef.
- Adding ricotta cheese just before serving adds a creamy texture true to traditional lasagna.
- For added depth of flavor, simmer the soup longer to let spices meld together.
- Leftovers keep well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; reheat gently on the stovetop.
