Laura's Lasagna Soup

Laura's Lasagna Soup

Contributed by : Amherstburg Food and Fellowship Mission

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Italian Recipes : Soups, Stews and Chili

Lasagna soup has become a beloved staple in Laura’s household—a hearty, comforting dish that’s as satisfying as the real thing but with less fuss. It’s the kind of meal you crave after a long day, served up with a side of warmth and familiarity. And true to their partnership, Laura does the cooking, while Ron—ever the appreciative taste tester—happily handles the eating. He may not be known for his culinary skills, but he never turns down a good bowl of soup. Together, they’ve got the perfect recipe—for food and for friendship.

Total Time

50 minutes

Prepare Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

40 minutes

Recipe Servings

Not Mentioned

Ingredients for
Laura's Lasagna Soup

1/2 pound of lean ground beef
1/2 pound of ground Italian sausage
Salt & pepper to taste
1 yellow onion, chopped
1 tbsp. olive oil
3 cloves of minced garlic
2 tbsp tomato paste
3 cups of marinara sauce
2 tbsp. chopped parsley
1/2 tsp. dried oregano
7 cups chicken broth
9 lasagna noodles (broken into pieces)
2 cups spinach leaves
1 1/4 cup ricotta cheese (or cottage cheese)
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

TIP - Soup can be frozen without the cheese.

How to Make
Laura's Lasagna Soup

In a large pot over medium to high heat, cook ground beef and sausage until browned. Season with salt and pepper. Drain grease and remove meat from the pot.
Using the same pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Toss in diced onions and sauté for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add in minced garlic and cook for another minute.
Stir in tomato paste, marinara sauce, spices, and broth. Return meat to pot.
Bring to boil, then add noodles to pot, and reduce heat to medium-low and cook, stirring occasionally, until noodles are tender. Add spinach.
In a bowl mix together mozzarella, parmesan and ricotta cheese.
Ladle the hot soup into bowls and add a dollop of cheese mixture on top.

Notes

Crock Pot Directions:

Cook ground beef and sausage until browned. Season with salt and pepper as you cook. Drain grease, and dump meat in slow cooker. Heat olive oil, then sauté diced onion for 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for another minute or two, then pour in slow cooker with the meat. Stir in tomato paste, marinara sauce, spices, and broth. Turn slow cooker on LOW for 4-6 hours. About 30 minutes before serving, add broken lasagna noodles and cook until tender. Stir in spinach, if using. Enjoy in a bowl with a dollop of cheese mixture on top.