Description
Comforting lasagna soup delivers classic Italian flavors in a hearty bowl of pure deliciousness. Melted cheese, tender noodles, and rich marinara create a soul-warming meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 8 oz bowtie pasta (uncooked)
- 15 oz can diced tomatoes
- 15 oz can tomato sauce
- 4 cups chicken broth
Aromatic Ingredients:
- 1 large onion, diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- Black pepper, to taste
Additional Ingredients:
- 1–2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 oz (1/4 cup) tomato paste
- 1–2 cups water (as needed)
Toppings:
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- In a large soup pot, warm olive oil over medium heat. Sizzle ground beef, diced onion, and minced garlic until beef turns golden brown and onions become translucent, approximately 5-7 minutes.
- Pour diced tomatoes with juice, tomato sauce, tomato paste, chicken broth, Italian seasoning, sea salt, and black pepper into the pot. Stir thoroughly to combine all ingredients.
- Increase heat and bring the liquid mixture to a rolling boil. Add uncooked bowtie pasta, then immediately reduce heat to low, creating a gentle simmer.
- Allow soup to simmer uncovered for 12-14 minutes, occasionally stirring to prevent pasta from sticking. Ensure pasta reaches al dente texture and is fully cooked through.
- Remove pot from heat. Ladle soup into serving bowls, creating individual portions with equal pasta and broth distribution.
- Garnish each bowl with a generous spoonful of ricotta cheese, sprinkle shredded mozzarella, and dust with grated Parmesan. Finish with fresh chopped parsley for added color and flavor.
Notes
- Customize Pasta Swap bowtie pasta with gluten-free options like rice or chickpea pasta for those with dietary restrictions.
- Veggie Swap Replace ground beef with plant-based crumbles or lentils to create a vegetarian version of this hearty soup.
- Cheese Flexibility Use low-fat or dairy-free cheese alternatives to make the recipe more diet-friendly and accommodate different nutritional needs.
- Spice Control Adjust Italian seasoning and black pepper amounts to suit personal taste preferences, making the soup milder or more robust as desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 385 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg