🍲 Cozy Lasagna Soup Recipe 🍲
✨ Warm your soul with this rich and hearty Lasagna Soup! A delightful twist on the classic Italian dish, perfect for chilly days. ✨
📝 Ingredients:
For the Ricotta Topping:
1 cup ricotta cheese 🧀
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 🧀
Salt & pepper to taste 🧂
For the Soup:
1 tbsp olive oil 🫒
1 lb ground beef or Italian sausage 🍖
1 medium onion, diced 🧅
3 cloves garlic, minced 🧄
2 tbsp tomato paste 🍅
1 tsp dried oregano 🌿
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional) 🌶️
6 cups chicken broth 🍗
1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes 🍅
8 lasagna noodles, broken into pieces 🍝
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese 🧀
Fresh basil or parsley for garnish 🌿
👩🍳 Instructions:
Mix the Ricotta Topping:
In a bowl, combine ricotta cheese, Parmesan, salt, and pepper. Set aside. 🥣Cook the Meat:
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned. Add diced onion and cook until soft. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 more minute. 🍳Flavor the Base:
Mix in tomato paste, oregano, and red pepper flakes. Let it cook for 2 minutes. 🌿🍅Simmer the Soup:
Pour in chicken broth and crushed tomatoes. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes. 🥘Add the Noodles:
Toss in the broken lasagna noodles and cook until tender. 🍝Melt the Cheese:
Stir in shredded mozzarella until melted and creamy. 🧀Serve & Garnish:
Ladle soup into bowls, top with a scoop of ricotta mixture, and garnish with fresh basil. 🌿
💡 Tips & Variations:
Swap beef for turkey for a lighter version. 🍗
Add spinach or zucchini for extra veggies. 🥒
Use gluten-free noodles for a gluten-free option. 🌾🚫
❤️ Why You'll Love It:
Comforting and hearty 🍲
Easy to make 🥄
Perfect for family dinners 👨👩👧👦
Enjoy every spoonful of this cozy and cheesy delight! 😍
