Creamy Rich Lasagna Soup with Ricotta for Cozy Weeknights
Experience the cozy comfort of Rich Lasagna Soup with Ricotta, a creamy one-pot meal perfect for busy weeknights.
Equipment
- - Large pot
Ingredients
For the Soup Base
- 1 lb Ground Beef or Italian sausage
- 1 medium Onion diced
- 2 cloves Garlic minced
- 1/2 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes omit for a milder soup
- 24 oz Italian Sauce such as Rao's
- 6 cups Chicken Broth or vegetable broth
- 28 oz Crushed Tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste
- 1 tablespoon Balsamic Vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Sugar adjust to taste
- 1 tablespoon Dried Herbs such as Basil, Oregano, Parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon Fennel Seeds optional
- 1 leaf Bay Leaf discard after cooking
For the Noodles and Creaminess
- 8 oz Lasagna Noodles broken into pieces
- 1 cup Cream omit for a lighter consistency
For the Topping
- 1/4 cup Fresh Basil for garnish
- 1 cup Mozzarella shredded
- 1/2 cup Parmesan grated
- 1 cup Ricotta for topping
Instructions
Steps
- In a large pot, heat over medium-high heat, and add ground beef. Cook until it's nicely browned, about 6-8 minutes. Drain excess fat, leaving about 1 tablespoon for flavor.
- Stir in diced onion and cook until softened, roughly 3-4 minutes. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes, sautéing for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in your Italian sauce, crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, balsamic vinegar, sugar, dried herbs, and bay leaf. Mix until well combined.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring the mixture to a boil. Lower the heat and stir occasionally, then let it simmer for 10 minutes.
- Break the lasagna noodles into manageable pieces and add them to the bubbling broth. Reduce heat to low and let it simmer for 20-30 minutes until noodles are tender.
- Remove the bay leaf, then stir in the cream for a rich finish. Adjust the broth consistency with more broth or water if too thick.
- Ladle the warm soup into bowls and top generously with dollops of ricotta, mozzarella, and a sprinkle of parmesan. Finish with fresh basil for garnish.
Notes
For best results, store noodles separately if making ahead to avoid mushy texture.