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Close-up of a steaming bowl of hearty lasagna soup with ricotta and herbs.

Hearty Weeknight Lasagna Soup

This hearty lasagna soup is a comforting weeknight meal, packed with savory meat, tender noodles, and a rich tomato broth, topped with a creamy ricotta mixture.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Soup
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil
  • 1 pound Ground beef or Italian sausage
  • 1 large Onion chopped
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 can Crushed tomatoes (28-ounce)
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
  • 6 cups Beef or chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon Dried basil
  • 8-10 Lasagna noodles broken into 1-2 inch pieces
  • 5 ounces Fresh spinach
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
Ricotta Topping
  • 1 cup Ricotta cheese
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese grated, plus more for serving
  • 1/4 cup Fresh parsley chopped, plus more for garnish
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Large pot or Dutch oven
  • Spoon
  • Small bowl

Method
 

Cooking the Soup
  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven, then brown the ground meat, breaking it up with a spoon, and drain excess fat.
  2. Add chopped onion and cook until softened, then stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  3. Pour in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, dried oregano, and dried basil, stirring well and simmering for 5-7 minutes to meld flavors.
  4. Add broth and bring to a boil; then add broken lasagna noodles, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 10-12 minutes until al dente.
  5. Remove the pot from heat and stir in fresh spinach until it wilts.
Preparing the Ricotta Topping
  1. In a small bowl, combine ricotta cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, and chopped fresh parsley, then season with salt and black pepper.
Serving
  1. Ladle the hot soup into bowls, topping each serving with a dollop of the ricotta mixture, and an extra sprinkle of Parmesan and parsley if desired; serve immediately.

Notes

For a richer flavor, use a mix of ground beef and Italian sausage. You can also add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a subtle kick. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop, adding a splash of broth if needed.