Description
A comforting and hearty soup that combines all the flavors of traditional lasagna in a warm, delicious bowl.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 cups uncooked pasta (like lasagna noodles, broken into pieces)
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, brown the ground beef over medium heat. Drain excess fat.
- Add chopped onion and minced garlic, cooking until the onion is translucent.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes, broth, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
- Add the uncooked pasta and reduce heat. Simmer until pasta is tender.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese with a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Serve the soup in bowls, adding a dollop of ricotta and a sprinkle of mozzarella on top.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or zucchini for extra nutrition.
- This soup can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- For a vegetarian version, substitute ground beef with lentils or mushrooms.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg