Lasagne Soup Sweet Potato Fries (Print)
Hearty lasagne-style soup served with oven-baked sweet potato fries for a flavorful Italian-inspired meal.
# Ingredients:
→ Lasagne Soup
01 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
02 - 1 medium onion, diced
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 medium carrot, diced
05 - 1 celery stalk, diced
06 - 1 pound ground beef or turkey
07 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
08 - 1 teaspoon dried basil
09 - 1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes, optional
10 - 2 tablespoons tomato paste
11 - 28 ounces canned crushed tomatoes
12 - 4 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
13 - 8 lasagne noodles, broken into bite-sized pieces
14 - 3.5 ounces baby spinach
15 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ Cheese Topping
16 - 7 ounces ricotta cheese
17 - 3 ounces shredded mozzarella
18 - 1.5 ounces grated Parmesan
19 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
→ Sweet Potato Fries
20 - 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into fries
21 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
22 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
23 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
24 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
# Directions:
01 - Preheat the oven to 425°F. Toss sweet potato fries with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet.
02 - Bake fries for 25 to 30 minutes, turning halfway, until golden and crisp. Remove from oven and set aside.
03 - Heat olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add diced onion, minced garlic, carrot, and celery. Saute for 5 minutes until vegetables are softened.
04 - Add ground beef or turkey to the pot. Cook, breaking up meat with a wooden spoon, until thoroughly browned.
05 - Stir in dried oregano, dried basil, red chili flakes (if using), and tomato paste. Cook for 1 minute to release aromas.
06 - Pour in crushed tomatoes and chicken or vegetable broth. Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer.
07 - Add broken lasagne noodles to the pot. Simmer uncovered for 12 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until noodles reach al dente texture.
08 - Fold in baby spinach and season soup with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Simmer for 2 minutes, until spinach wilts.
09 - In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, shredded mozzarella, grated Parmesan, and chopped parsley.
10 - Ladle hot soup into serving bowls. Top each bowl with a generous spoonful of cheese mixture. Serve immediately, accompanied by sweet potato fries.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Classic lasagne taste in a cozy soup
- Sweet potato fries add an extra crispy side
02 -
- Contains dairy and gluten, so not suitable for vegans or those with these allergies
- Vegetarian version is possible using lentils or plant-based mince
03 -
- Broil the cheese topping for a quick golden crust
- Add extra vegetables for more nutrition