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Description
A hearty and flavorful vegetarian lasagna soup that captures all the delicious flavors of lasagna in a comforting soup form.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, peeled and chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 8 cups vegetable broth
- 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 1 cup lasagna noodles, broken into pieces
- 1 (15 ounce) can ricotta cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery and cook until softened, about 8-10 minutes.
- Add garlic, basil, oregano, and red pepper flakes (if using) and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
- Pour in vegetable broth, crushed tomatoes, and diced tomatoes. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Add the broken lasagna noodles to the pot and cook according to package directions, usually about 8-10 minutes, until al dente.
- While the noodles are cooking, in a medium bowl, combine ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, egg, and parsley. Season with salt and pepper.
- Once the noodles are cooked, stir the ricotta mixture into the soup. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, stirring gently, until the ricotta is heated through and slightly thickened.
- Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste.
- Ladle the soup into bowls and serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
- For a creamier soup, you can stir in a splash of heavy cream or half-and-half at the end of cooking.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like zucchini, bell peppers, or spinach.
- If you don’t have lasagna noodles, you can use other short pasta shapes like rotini or penne.
- Ensure the ricotta mixture is well combined before adding it to the soup.