Lasagne Soup Sweet Potato Fries (Print Version)
Lasagne flavors in a cozy soup with oven-baked sweet potato fries for a flavorful comfort dish.
# Components:
→ 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 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 pepper, to taste
# Directions:
01 - Preheat 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 and bake for 25–30 minutes, turning once, until golden and crisp.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Sauté onion, garlic, carrot, and celery for 5 minutes until vegetables are softened.
03 - Add ground beef or turkey to the pot and cook, breaking up the meat, until fully browned.
04 - Stir in dried oregano, basil, red chili flakes (if desired), and tomato paste. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
05 - Pour in crushed tomatoes and chicken or vegetable broth. Bring mixture to a boil, then lower heat to maintain a gentle simmer.
06 - Add broken lasagne noodles to the simmering pot. Cook uncovered for 12–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until noodles reach al dente texture.
07 - Stir in baby spinach and season with salt and pepper. Simmer an additional 2 minutes. Keep soup warm until serving.
08 - In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, shredded mozzarella, grated Parmesan, and chopped parsley.
09 - Ladle soup into bowls and top each serving with a generous spoonful of cheese mixture.
10 - Serve immediately with oven-baked sweet potato fries on the side.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Classic lasagne flavors in soup form
- Satisfying sweet potato fries on the side
02 -
- Contains dairy and gluten, not suitable for vegans
- Vegetarian option: use plant-based mince or lentils
03 -
- Broil the cheese topping briefly for a golden, bubbly finish
- Add zucchini or bell pepper for extra vegetables and nutrition