Surprise your loved ones with a unique twist on a classic pasta dish with Lasagna soup! This hearty soup is inspired by traditional Lasagna, but with a delicious twist.
It’s easy to make and can be made vegetarian by using meat-free alternatives. Serve it up for a cozy family dinner or a gathering with friends, Lasagna soup is sure to become a new favourite in your recipe repertoire.
This recipe makes: 6 portions
Preparation time: 20 minutes
Cooking time: 3h
Ingredients for Lasagna Soup:
* 1.1 lb (500g) ground beef
* 8 Lasagna sheets broken to pieces
* 1 small carrot (3.5oz/100g), small dice
* 1 medium onion (5.3oz/150g), small dice
* 1.8oz (50g) of celery, small dice
* 3 garlic cloves, sliced
* 2 cups (500 ml) beef or vegetable stock
* 1 cup (250 ml) of red wine
* 14oz (400g) of can chopped tomatoes or passata
* 1/2 tsp dried oregano (you can use some for garnish as well)
* good pinch of ground cloves and cinnamon
* 2tbsp of olive oil
* salt and black pepper to personal taste
* small amount of sugar to balance sourness of tomatoes
* freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano for garnish
* garlic bread to serve
**How to prepare Lasagna Soup:**
1. To begin, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a frying pan over high heat. Once hot, add the ground beef and allow it to brown on both sides without breaking it apart too soon.
2. Once the desired level of browning is achieved, break the meat apart and cook for another couple of minutes. Then transfer the beef to a slow- cooker.
3. Add the remaining olive oil to the frying pan and then add the mirepoix (diced onion, celery, and carrot). Cook on medium heat until it starts to brown a little, then transfer to the crock pot with the beef.
4. Add the following ingredients: beef stock, red wine, chopped tomatoes, oregano, and spices. Mix it together with a spoon, cover with a lid and cook for 3h on high setting.
5. After 2.5h add broken lasagne sheets to the soup.
6. Once the Lasagna soup is ready, adjust the seasoning to your preference and add more water if the soup is too thick. Enjoy with garlic bread and freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano. Mangiare!
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Surprise your loved ones with a unique twist on a classic pasta dish with Lasagna soup! This hearty soup is inspired by traditional Lasagna, but with a delicious twist.
It’s easy to make and can be made vegetarian by using meat-free alternatives. Serve it up for a cozy family dinner or a gathering with friends, Lasagna soup is sure to become a new favourite in your recipe repertoire.
This recipe makes: 6 portions
Preparation time: 20 minutes
Cooking time: 3h
Ingredients for Lasagna Soup:
* 1.1 lb (500g) ground beef
* 8 Lasagna sheets broken to pieces
* 1 small carrot (3.5oz/100g), small dice
* 1 medium onion (5.3oz/150g), small dice
* 1.8oz (50g) of celery, small dice
* 3 garlic cloves, sliced
* 2 cups (500 ml) beef or vegetable stock
* 1 cup (250 ml) of red wine
* 14oz (400g) of can chopped tomatoes or passata
* 1/2 tsp dried oregano (you can use some for garnish as well)
* good pinch of ground cloves and cinnamon
* 2tbsp of olive oil
* salt and black pepper to personal taste
* small amount of sugar to balance sourness of tomatoes
* freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano for garnish
* garlic bread to serve
**How to prepare Lasagna Soup:**
1. To begin, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a frying pan over high heat. Once hot, add the ground beef and allow it to brown on both sides without breaking it apart too soon.
2. Once the desired level of browning is achieved, break the meat apart and cook for another couple of minutes. Then transfer the beef to a slow- cooker.
3. Add the remaining olive oil to the frying pan and then add the mirepoix (diced onion, celery, and carrot). Cook on medium heat until it starts to brown a little, then transfer to the crock pot with the beef.
4. Add the following ingredients: beef stock, red wine, chopped tomatoes, oregano, and spices. Mix it together with a spoon, cover with a lid and cook for 3h on high setting.
5. After 2.5h add broken lasagne sheets to the soup.
6. Once the Lasagna soup is ready, adjust the seasoning to your preference and add more water if the soup is too thick. Enjoy with garlic bread and freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano. Mangiare!