Lasagna Soup

Name: Lasagna Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: European, Italian, Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 pound lean ground beef; 1 pound ground Italian sausage; salt and freshly ground black pepper , to taste; 2 yellow onion , chopped; 2 Tablespoon olive oil; 6 cloves garlic , minced; 4 Tablespoons tomato paste; 2 recipe homemade marinara sauce (or 24 ounce marinara sauce); 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 4 Tablespoons fresh parsley , chopped (or 2 tsp dried); 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves; 2 teaspoons dried basil; 14 cups low sodium chicken broth (or vegetable broth); 18 lasagna noodles , broken into pieces; 4 cups fresh spinach leaves (optional),; 20 ounces ricotta cheese (or cottage cheese); 2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese; 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese; fresh basil , for serving

6 steps

Prep:10minCook:50min

Updated at: Thu, 16 May 2024 20:04:52 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Good

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Moderate

Nutrition per serving

Calories424.3 kcal (21%)

Total Fat20.2 g (29%)

Carbs32.3 g (12%)

Sugars5.1 g (6%)

Protein30 g (60%)

Sodium737 mg (37%)

Fiber2.5 g (9%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Instructions

Step 1

In a large pot over medium-high heat, cook ground beef and sausage until browned. Season with salt and pepper as you cook. Drain grease and remove meat from the pot.

Step 2

In a large pot heat olive oil over medium heat. Toss in diced onion and sauté for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add in minced garlic and cook for another minute or two.

Step 3

Stir in tomato paste, marinara sauce, spices, and broth. Return meat to pot.

Step 4

Bring to boil then add lasagna noodles (broken into 4ths) to pot and reduce heat to medium-low and cook, stirring occasionally, until noodles are tender. Add spinach, if using.

Step 5

In a small bowl, stir together mozzarella, Parmesan and ricotta cheeses

Step 6

Ladle the hot soup into bowls, and dollop a scoop of the cheese mixture on top. Garnish with fresh basil