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Easy Creamy Lasagna Soup

A comforting and creamy twist on traditional lasagna, this soup is packed with flavor and easy to prepare.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: main dish, Soup
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 550

Ingredients
  

Soup Base
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil for sautéing
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 pound ground beef or Italian sausage
  • 4 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth
  • 1 can crushed tomatoes 28 oz
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper to taste
Pasta and Cream
  • 8 ounces lasagna noodles broken into pieces
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese plus more for serving
  • 1/2 cup ricotta cheese for garnish
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil chopped, for garnish

Method
 

Prepare the Soup Base
  1. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add minced garlic and ground beef (or sausage) to the pot. Cook until the meat is browned, about 7-10 minutes.
  3. Stir in chicken broth, crushed tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
Cook the Pasta
  1. Once boiling, add the broken lasagna noodles to the pot. Reduce heat and simmer for about 10-12 minutes, or until noodles are tender.
Add Cream and Cheese
  1. Stir in heavy cream and mozzarella cheese until melted and combined. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
Serve
  1. Ladle the soup into bowls and top with ricotta cheese and fresh basil. Add extra mozzarella if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 18gFiber: 2gSugar: 5g

Notes

For a vegetarian version, substitute ground beef with lentils or mushrooms and use vegetable broth.

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