Easy Creamy Lasagna Soup (Printable Recipe Version)
Hearty lasagna soup with creamy tomato broth, pasta sheets, ground meats, and luscious melted cheese.
# Ingredients You’ll Need:
→ Base ingredients
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3 tablespoons olive oil or pork lard
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2 yellow onions, diced
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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1 tablespoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
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½ teaspoon chili flakes
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2 teaspoons salt
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½ teaspoon ground black pepper
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1 tablespoon smoked paprika
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2 tablespoons tomato paste
→ Meat
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300g (10 oz) ground beef
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300g (10 oz) ground pork
→ Liquids
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3 cups tomato sauce
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2 cups heavy cream
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2 cups chicken broth
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1 cup water
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1 teaspoon sugar
→ Pasta
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8 oz lasagna sheets, broken into pieces
→ Cheese and toppings
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1 cup shredded mozzarella
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Ricotta cheese for serving (optional)
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Fresh basil for serving (optional)
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Chopped parsley for serving (optional)
# Steps to Make It:
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In a large pot, heat the olive oil or lard over medium heat. Add the diced onions and minced garlic, sautéing for about 5 minutes until the onions become soft and translucent.
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Stir in the garlic powder, oregano, chili flakes, 1 teaspoon salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Add the tomato paste and mix well, letting it cook for another minute. Add the ground beef and pork, breaking them up as they cook, and sauté until browned. Cook for 5 more minutes.
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Pour in the tomato sauce, heavy cream, chicken broth, and water. Stir everything together, making sure the liquid is well combined with the meat and spices. Add 1 teaspoon of sugar to balance out the acidity.
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Once the soup begins to simmer, add the broken lasagna sheets. Stir occasionally and cook uncovered for 20-30 minutes, or until the pasta is tender.
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Remove the soup from heat and stir in the shredded mozzarella, allowing it to melt into the soup. Optional: add in chopped parsley and mix well.
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Ladle the soup into bowls, and if desired, top with a dollop of ricotta cheese and fresh basil. Enjoy this hearty and cheesy lasagna soup.
# Extra Information:
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For a lighter version, replace heavy cream with unsweetened almond milk or light cream.