📋 Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil 🛢️
- 1 pound ground beef 🍖
- 1 onion, diced 🧅
- 3 cloves garlic, minced 🧄
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning 🌿
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional) 🌶️
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth 🍲
- 1 can (15 oz) crushed tomatoes 🍅
- 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes 🍅
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce 🍅
- 8 lasagna noodles, broken into pieces 🍝
- Salt and pepper to taste 🧂
- 1 cup ricotta cheese 🧀
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 🧀
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish 🌿
📝 Instructions:
- Brown the Meat:
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks.
- Add Vegetables and Seasonings:
- Add diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.
- Stir in garlic, Italian seasoning, and crushed red pepper flakes (if using). Cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Build the Soup Base:
- Add the broth, crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, and tomato sauce. Stir everything together and bring the soup to a simmer.
- Add Noodles:
- Add the broken lasagna noodles to the pot. Let the soup simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until noodles are tender.
- Season and Serve:
- Taste the soup and season with salt and pepper as desired.
- Ladle the soup into bowls and top each with a scoop of ricotta and a sprinkle of shredded mozzarella.
- Garnish with fresh basil or parsley.
🍽️ Tips:
- For a richer soup: Add a dash of heavy cream or milk before serving.
- Make it vegetarian: Use vegetable broth and replace the meat with mushrooms or more veggies.
⏱️ Preparation Time: 10 minutes
⏱️ Cooking Time: 30 minutes
🍽️ Servings: 4-6 servings
This Lasagna Soup captures the essence of lasagna but in a cozy, spoonable form! 🥣🌿