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Easy Lasagna Soup Recipe

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This Easy Lasagna Soup recipe captures all the comforting flavors of classic lasagna in a hearty, warm soup. Made with ground beef, aromatic herbs, crushed tomatoes, and reginetti pasta, this dish is perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner. It can be prepared on the stovetop, with an optional Instant Pot or crockpot method, though stovetop cooking offers the best texture for the pasta. Garnished with creamy ricotta and Parmesan cheese, this soup delivers an irresistible Italian-inspired meal in a bowl.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 lb ButcherBox Ground Beef (or any 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)

For Serving (Optional)

  • ¼ cup ricotta cheese
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Heat oil and brown beef: In a large pot over medium-high heat, heat olive oil for about 3 minutes. Add the ground beef and cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes until browned and cooked through.
  2. Sauté onions and garlic: Add the minced onion and garlic to the pot with the browned beef. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the onions and garlic are translucent and fragrant.
  3. Add liquids and seasonings: Stir in crushed tomatoes, bay leaf, dried basil, parsley, oregano, black pepper, red pepper flakes (if using), beef broth, and water. Cover and increase heat to bring the mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
  4. Add pasta and cook partially: Once boiling, add the raw reginetti pasta to the pot. Stir well and reduce heat to medium. Cook the soup uncovered for half the time recommended on the pasta packaging, stirring occasionally to keep pasta from sticking.
  5. Remove from heat and rest: After the pasta has cooked halfway, remove the pot from heat. Let the soup sit uncovered for 5 minutes so the pasta can continue cooking and absorb flavors from the broth.
  6. Finish and serve: Discard the bay leaf from the pot. Ladle the soup into bowls and top with ricotta and Parmesan cheese as desired. Serve immediately and enjoy your warm and comforting lasagna soup!

Notes

  • This recipe is best cooked on the stovetop for optimal pasta texture.
  • Under-cooking the pasta slightly before resting allows it to finish cooking without becoming mushy.
  • You can omit the red pepper flakes if you prefer a milder soup.
  • Optional toppings like ricotta and Parmesan enhance the creamy Italian flavor.
  • Instant Pot or crockpot methods are available but may risk overcooked or mushy pasta.
  • If using Instant Pot, be sure to scrape browned bits to avoid burn notices and cook pasta under high pressure for only 2 minutes with quick release.
  • In crockpot, add pasta only during the last hour to avoid overcooking.
  • Feel free to add more broth or water if you prefer a thinner soup consistency.

Keywords: lasagna soup, easy soup recipe, Italian soup, comfort food, ground beef soup, reginetti pasta, one pot meal, weeknight dinner

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