Lasagne Soup Cheesy Jalapeño Twist (Print Version)
Rich lasagne soup features spicy jalapeños and gooey cheese for a bold, comforting meal in one bowl.
# Components:
→ Meats
01 - 1 lb lean ground beef
02 - 5 oz Italian sausage, casing removed
→ Vegetables & Aromatics
03 - 1 medium onion, diced
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 1 large carrot, diced
06 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
07 - 2 jalapeños, seeded and finely chopped (plus extra for garnish, optional)
→ Liquids
08 - 3 ⅓ cups beef or vegetable broth
09 - 28 oz canned crushed tomatoes
10 - 2 tablespoons tomato paste
→ Spices & Seasonings
11 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
12 - 1 teaspoon dried basil
13 - 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
14 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
→ Pasta
15 - 7 oz lasagne noodles, broken into bite-sized pieces
→ Cheese Mixture
16 - 7 oz ricotta cheese
17 - 3.5 oz shredded mozzarella cheese
18 - 1.8 oz freshly grated Parmesan cheese
19 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
20 - 1 small jalapeño, finely diced (optional, for extra kick)
→ Garnish
21 - Extra chopped parsley
22 - Sliced jalapeños
23 - Additional grated Parmesan
# Directions:
01 - Heat a large soup pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and Italian sausage, cooking and breaking up with a wooden spoon until browned and fully cooked. Drain excess fat if necessary.
02 - Add diced onion, minced garlic, carrot, red bell pepper, and jalapeños. Sauté for 5 to 6 minutes until vegetables soften and release their aroma.
03 - Stir in tomato paste, oregano, basil, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1 minute to toast the spices.
04 - Pour in crushed tomatoes and broth. Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook uncovered for 10 minutes to blend flavors.
05 - Add broken lasagne noodles to the soup and simmer for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is al dente.
06 - Combine ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, parsley, and finely diced jalapeño in a mixing bowl. Stir until evenly blended.
07 - Taste the soup; adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper as needed. Remove from heat.
08 - Ladle soup into individual bowls. Top with a generous spoonful of the cheese jalapeño mixture, extra parsley, sliced jalapeños, and additional Parmesan as desired. Serve hot.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Hearty and rich, all the flavor of lasagne in a cozy bowl
- Customizable spice level thanks to the jalapeños
02 -
- This recipe contains milk and wheat.
- Check sausage and broth ingredients for added allergens.
03 -
- Break the lasagne noodles into small pieces for easy serving.
- Mix cheese topping just before serving for best texture.