Description
This lasagna soup with ground beef brings all the classic Italian flavors—savory tomato, hearty beef, and melty cheese—into a cozy, spoonable soup. It’s a quick, one-pot meal perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (85/15 recommended)
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce
- 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 8 oz lasagna noodles, broken into pieces (or rotini/penne)
- 1 cup ricotta cheese (or cottage cheese)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil leaves, chopped (optional garnish)
- Extra grated Parmesan (optional garnish)
- Crusty bread for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Place a large soup pot over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook for 5-7 minutes, breaking it up until browned. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Add diced onion and green bell pepper. Cook for 4-5 minutes until softened and onion is translucent. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Sprinkle in Italian seasoning, parsley, and red pepper flakes (if using). Stir well to coat beef and veggies.
- Pour in crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, beef broth, and tomato paste. Stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Bring soup to a gentle boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in broken lasagna noodles (or substitute pasta) and cook for 10-12 minutes, until just al dente. Stir often to prevent sticking. Add extra broth or water if needed.
- Once pasta is cooked, stir in balsamic vinegar. Ladle soup into bowls and top each serving with ricotta or cottage cheese, mozzarella, and Parmesan.
- Garnish with fresh basil and extra Parmesan if desired. Serve hot with crusty bread.
Notes
For best texture, cook pasta separately if making ahead and add just before serving. Adjust consistency by adding more broth if soup thickens. Swap ground beef for turkey or Italian sausage for a flavor twist. Use gluten-free pasta for a gluten-free version. Add spinach or kale for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1.5 cups per serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 7
- Sodium: 900
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 25
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