Creamy Lasagna Soup Flavors (Printer-Friendly Version)
Indulge in comforting layers of cheese, beef, pasta, and tomato in every creamy savory bowl. Perfect for chilly nights.
# Ingredients Needed:
→ Main Ingredients
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2 tablespoons olive oil or pork lard
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1 large yellow onion, diced
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4 garlic cloves, minced
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2 tablespoons double-concentrated tomato paste
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8 ounces ground beef (80/20 blend)
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8 ounces ground pork
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4 cups tomato sauce (no sugar added)
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1 cup heavy cream
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4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
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1 cup water
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1 teaspoon granulated sugar
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8 ounces lasagna sheets, broken into pieces
→ Cheese
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2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
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1/2 cup ricotta cheese (optional, for garnish)
→ Seasonings
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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2 teaspoons dried oregano
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1/2 teaspoon crushed red chili flakes
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1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
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1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
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1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper
→ Fresh Herbs
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2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped (optional, for garnish)
# Step-by-Step Directions:
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Heat olive oil or pork lard in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and minced garlic; cook, stirring often, for about 5 minutes until onions are soft and translucent.
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Add garlic powder, dried oregano, chili flakes, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, cracked black pepper, and smoked paprika to the pot. Stir and let the spices bloom for 2 minutes. Add tomato paste, stirring constantly for 1 minute, then incorporate ground beef and pork. Cook, breaking apart with a spoon, for 5 minutes until browned and no longer pink.
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Pour in tomato sauce, heavy cream, chicken broth, and water. Stir to fully combine, then add 1 teaspoon granulated sugar. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
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Stir in the broken lasagna sheets. Cook uncovered for 25 minutes, stirring every few minutes to prevent sticking, until pasta is tender but not mushy.
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Remove the pot from heat. Stir in shredded mozzarella cheese until fully melted and the soup is creamy and well blended.
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Ladle the soup into bowls. Top with a dollop of ricotta cheese and chopped fresh basil, if desired. Serve immediately while hot.
# Helpful Hints:
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Toast spices in oil before adding liquids to unlock richer flavor and complexity.
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Use freshly shredded mozzarella for best melting and creaminess.
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For make-ahead convenience, cook pasta just before serving to prevent over-softening.
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Add extra vegetables like chopped spinach or zucchini for a nutritional boost.