Lasagne Soup with Garlic Croutons (Print)
Lasagne-style soup finished with crunchy roasted garlic croutons and Italian cheese for a warming main dish.
# Ingredients:
→ For the Soup
01 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
02 - 1 large yellow onion, diced
03 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 pound ground beef or Italian sausage, or plant-based alternative
05 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
06 - 1 teaspoon dried basil
07 - 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
08 - 1 teaspoon salt
09 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
10 - 2 tablespoons tomato paste
11 - 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
12 - 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
13 - 4 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
14 - 8 lasagne noodles, broken into pieces
15 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
16 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
17 - 1 cup ricotta cheese
18 - 2 cups baby spinach
→ For the Roasted Garlic Croutons
19 - 1/2 loaf crusty Italian bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
20 - 3 tablespoons olive oil
21 - 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
22 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
23 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
24 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, toss bread cubes with olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Spread evenly over the baking sheet and bake for 12 to 15 minutes, tossing once until golden and crisp. Remove from oven, sprinkle with parsley, and set aside.
03 - Heat olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté for 4 to 5 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
04 - Add ground beef or sausage. Cook, breaking up with a wooden spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 5 to 7 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
05 - Stir in oregano, basil, thyme, salt, black pepper, and tomato paste. Cook for 2 minutes to develop flavor.
06 - Add crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, and broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
07 - Add broken lasagne noodles to the pot. Simmer for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until noodles are tender.
08 - Stir in baby spinach until wilted. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
09 - Ladle soup into bowls. Top each serving with a dollop of ricotta, a sprinkle of mozzarella and Parmesan, and a handful of roasted garlic croutons.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Classic lasagne taste in a cozy soup form
- Crispy roasted garlic croutons for delicious texture
02 -
- Contains wheat and dairy; check pasta and bread ingredients for egg allergens
- For vegetarian, substitute plant-based meat and vegetable broth
03 -
- Add red pepper flakes for a spicy kick
- Swap out animal protein for a double portion of spinach and use vegetable broth to make it vegetarian