Description
This Cheesy Garlic Bread Lasagna Soup combines all the comforting flavors of classic lasagna in a hearty and satisfying soup. Featuring ground beef simmered with crushed tomatoes, Italian seasoning, and broken lasagna noodles, it’s topped with a mix of ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheeses. Served alongside cheesy garlic bread, this dish makes for a perfect cozy meal.
Ingredients
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Soup Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef (or Italian sausage)
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 4 cups beef broth
- 8 lasagna noodles, broken into pieces
- ½ cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Cheesy Garlic Bread Ingredients
- 1 small baguette, sliced
- 3 tablespoons butter, softened
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon dried parsley
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Brown the Meat: In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, about 5–7 minutes. Drain excess fat to reduce greasiness.
- Sauté Aromatics: Add diced onion and minced garlic to the pot with the beef. Cook until softened and fragrant, about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add Seasonings: Stir in tomato paste, Italian seasoning, and crushed red pepper flakes (if using). Cook for 1 minute to release their flavors into the mixture.
- Add Liquids and Noodles: Pour in crushed tomatoes and beef broth. Bring to a boil, then add broken lasagna noodles. Reduce heat to a simmer.
- Simmer Soup: Let the soup simmer for 12–15 minutes, or until noodles are tender and the flavors meld together nicely.
- Prepare Garlic Bread: While the soup simmers, preheat the oven to 400°F. In a small bowl, combine softened butter, minced garlic, and dried parsley. Spread this mixture evenly over baguette slices, then sprinkle shredded mozzarella on top.
- Bake Garlic Bread: Place slices on a baking sheet and bake for 6–8 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Finish Soup: Just before serving, stir salt and pepper to taste into the soup. Ladle soup into bowls and top each with a spoonful of ricotta, shredded mozzarella, and grated Parmesan cheese. Garnish with fresh basil if desired.
- Serve: Serve the hot soup alongside the cheesy garlic bread for dipping or on the side.
Notes
- You can substitute ricotta cheese with cottage cheese for a lighter option.
- Use oven-ready lasagna noodles broken into pieces to save time—just adjust cooking time accordingly.
- For a vegetarian version, swap the ground beef for plant-based meat and use vegetable broth instead of beef broth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Soup
- Method: Stovetop, Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
