Description
Lasagna Soup is a comforting, one-pot dish that captures all the rich flavors of traditional lasagna in a warm, savory broth—perfect for cozy nights or gatherings with loved ones.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef or turkey
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 cups short pasta (like shells or ditalini)
- 1 cup fresh mozzarella cheese, cubed
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, brown the ground beef or turkey for about 5-7 minutes until fully cooked.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic; sauté until translucent (about 3-4 minutes).
- Stir in the crushed tomatoes and vegetable broth; bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add the pasta and herbs; cook for an additional 10-12 minutes until pasta is tender but firm.
- Mix in the mozzarella cheese until melted and bubbly.
- Serve immediately, garnished with extra basil if desired.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, substitute ground meat with lentils or mushrooms.
- Enhance flavor by adding chopped spinach or zucchini.
- Adjust seasonings to taste before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One-pot cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 350g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg