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A bowl of classic lasagna soup with pasta recipes, ground meat, dollops of ricotta cheese, and fresh basil.

Classic Lasagna Soup

A hearty and comforting soup that captures the flavors of classic lasagna in an easy-to-make soup.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 bowls
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Italian-American

Ingredients
  

For the Soup
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil
  • 1 pound Italian sausage casings removed
  • 1 medium Onion chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 can (28 ounce) Crushed tomatoes
  • 4 cups Chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon Dried basil
  • 1/4 teaspoon Red pepper flakes optional
  • Salt to taste Salt
  • Black pepper to taste Black pepper
  • 1 cup Lasagna noodles broken into pieces
For Serving
  • 1/2 cup Ricotta cheese
  • 1/4 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
  • Fresh basil chopped Fresh basil for garnish

Equipment

  • Large pot or Dutch oven
  • Cutting board
  • Knife

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add Italian sausage and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain off any excess grease.
  2. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
  3. Pour in the crushed tomatoes and chicken broth. Add oregano, basil, and red pepper flakes (if using). Season with salt and pepper to taste. Bring the soup to a simmer.
  4. Stir in the broken lasagna noodles. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10-12 minutes, or until the noodles are tender, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
  5. Ladle the soup into bowls. Top each serving with a dollop of ricotta cheese, a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese, and fresh basil.

Notes

You can use ground beef or turkey instead of Italian sausage. For a vegetarian option, omit the sausage and add extra vegetables like zucchini or bell peppers.

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