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Easy Lasagna Soup Recipe

Easy Lasagna Soup Recipe
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This Easy Lasagna Soup Recipe is a comforting and hearty twist on traditional lasagna, combining all the classic flavors into a warm, delicious soup. Featuring ground beef, crushed tomatoes, aromatic herbs, and tender pasta, it’s a perfect weeknight meal that’s simple to prepare on the stovetop, with options for Instant Pot or crockpot cooking. Topped with creamy ricotta and Parmesan cheese, this soup delivers the cozy taste of lasagna in a bowl.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 lb ButcherBox Ground Beef
  • ½ cup minced onion
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic (about 6 garlic cloves)
  • 28 oz crushed tomatoes (low or no sodium)
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional – omit if you don’t like spice or add to taste at end)
  • 4 cups low sodium beef broth
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 cups reginetti pasta (or broken lasagna noodles, about 5 oz)

Optional Toppings

  • ¼ cup ricotta cheese (optional, for serving)
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional, for serving)

Instructions

  1. Heat Oil and Brown Beef: In a large pot over medium-high heat, heat the olive oil for 3 minutes. Add the ground beef and cook for about 10 minutes until browned and fully cooked.
  2. Sauté Onion and Garlic: Add the minced onion and garlic to the browned beef. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until the onions and garlic become translucent and fragrant.
  3. Add Tomatoes, Spices, Broth, and Water: Stir in the crushed tomatoes, bay leaf, dried basil, parsley, oregano, black pepper, red pepper flakes (if using), beef broth, and water. Mix everything together well.
  4. Bring to Boil and Add Pasta: Cover the pot and increase heat to bring the soup to a boil. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking. Once boiling, add the uncooked reginetti pasta or broken lasagna noodles and stir.
  5. Simmer the Soup: Reduce heat to medium and cook uncovered for half the time recommended on the pasta package (typically about 4-5 minutes), stirring occasionally to avoid sticking. The pasta should be slightly undercooked.
  6. Rest to Finish Cooking: Remove the pot from heat and let the soup sit uncovered for 5 minutes. The pasta will continue to cook and absorb the flavors of the broth.
  7. Serve: Remove and discard the bay leaf. Ladle soup into bowls and top with optional ricotta and grated Parmesan cheese. Enjoy!
  8. Instant Pot Alternative: Use sauté mode for 13 minutes to brown beef, onion, and garlic. Add tomatoes, spices, broth, water, and pasta, pressing pasta down but not to the bottom. Seal and cook under high pressure for 2 minutes, then quick release. Top with cheeses and serve.
  9. Crockpot Alternative: Brown beef, onion, and garlic on stovetop, then transfer to crockpot. Add tomatoes, spices, broth, and water (do not add pasta yet). Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours. Add pasta during last hour on high, stir, cover and cook until pasta is tender but not mushy. Top with cheeses and serve.

Notes

  • For best texture, slightly undercook the pasta as it will continue cooking in the hot soup.
  • Low or no sodium broth and tomatoes help control salt content.
  • Red pepper flakes can be omitted if you prefer a milder soup.
  • Fresh herbs can be substituted for dried if preferred, doubling the quantity.
  • This recipe is best prepared on the stovetop to prevent mushy pasta; Instant Pot and crockpot methods are alternatives but require careful attention to pasta cooking times.
  • Adding additional broth or water is fine if you prefer a thinner soup.
  • To save time with crockpot, you can cook pasta separately and stir it into the soup at the end.

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