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A delicious plate of Comforting Lasagna Soup with Cottage Cheese

Comforting Lasagna Soup with Cottage Cheese

Enjoy all the comforting flavors of classic lasagna in a warm, hearty soup form. This recipe is packed with savory ground beef, rich marinara, tender noodles, and a creamy cottage cheese topping, making it a perfect weeknight meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 tbsp olive oil For sautéing aromatics and browning meat.
  • 1 medium onion finely diced into 1/4-inch pieces
  • 1 lb ground beef Lean ground beef is recommended for less grease.
  • 4 cloves garlic cloves freshly minced for best flavor
  • 1.5 tbsp italian herbs Use a good quality dried Italian seasoning blend.
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste Adds depth of flavor to the soup base.
  • 0.5 tsp salt Adjust to taste after cooking.
  • 0.5 tsp pepper Freshly ground black pepper is always best.
  • 0.25 tsp red pepper flakes Add more for extra heat, less if you prefer mild.
  • 24 oz marinara sauce I prefer Rao's Homemade for authentic taste.
  • 32 oz beef broth Low-sodium broth allows for better seasoning control.
  • 8 noodles lasagna noodles broken into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 cups spinach Fresh baby spinach will wilt quickly into the soup.
  • 0.5 cup cottage cheese I like Good Culture for a thicker texture.
  • 0.25 cup parmesan cheese Freshly grated Parmesan cheese for serving.

Equipment

  • Large Pot or Dutch Oven
  • Cutting Board
  • Knife
  • Spatula or Wooden Spoon

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Add the ground beef to the pot and cook, breaking it up with a spatula, until browned. Drain any excess fat.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic, Italian herbs, tomato paste, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Pour in the marinara sauce and beef broth. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
  5. Add the broken lasagna noodles to the simmering soup. Cook according to package directions, or until the noodles are al dente, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
  6. Stir in the fresh spinach until it wilts into the soup.
  7. Serve the lasagna soup hot, topped with a dollop of cottage cheese and a sprinkle of freshly grated Parmesan cheese.

Notes

This soup is even better the next day as the flavors meld. Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini. For a vegetarian option, swap ground beef for lentils or a plant-based crumble.