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A hearty bowl of classic lasagna soup with pasta, ground meat, tomatoes, and dollops of ricotta cheese, garnished with basil.

Classic Lasagna Soup

A hearty and comforting soup that captures the flavors of classic lasagna in an easy-to-make soup.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil
  • 1 pound Italian sausage casings removed
  • 1 medium Onion chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 can Diced tomatoes 28 ounce, undrained
  • 1 can Crushed tomatoes 15 ounce
  • 4 cups Chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon Dried basil
  • 1/4 teaspoon Red pepper flakes optional
  • Salt to taste Salt
  • Black pepper to taste Black pepper
For the Pasta
  • 8 ounces Lasagna noodles broken into pieces
For Serving
  • 1/2 cup Ricotta cheese
  • 1/4 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
  • Fresh basil chopped Fresh basil for garnish

Equipment

  • Large pot or Dutch oven
  • Cutting board
  • Knife

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add Italian sausage and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain off excess grease.
  2. Add chopped onion to the pot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
  3. Pour in the diced tomatoes (with juice) and crushed tomatoes. Add chicken broth, oregano, basil, and red pepper flakes (if using). Season with salt and pepper to taste. Bring the soup to a boil.
  4. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for at least 15 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
  5. Add the broken lasagna noodles to the simmering soup. Cook according to package directions, usually about 10-12 minutes, until the pasta is al dente. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
  6. Ladle the soup into bowls. Top each serving with a dollop of ricotta cheese and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese. Garnish with fresh basil, if desired.

Notes

You can substitute ground beef or turkey for the Italian sausage. For a vegetarian option, omit the sausage and add extra vegetables like mushrooms or zucchini.

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