Creamy Lasagna Soup Bowl (Printer-Friendly)

Layers of cheese, meat, tomato, and pasta in a cozy bowl inspired by classic Italian comfort food.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Base

01 - 2 tablespoons olive oil or pork lard
02 - 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
03 - 4 garlic cloves, minced

→ Seasoning and Aromatics

04 - 2 teaspoons garlic powder
05 - 2 teaspoons dried oregano
06 - 1 teaspoon crushed red chili flakes
07 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
08 - 1 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
09 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Soup Body

10 - 2 tablespoons double-concentrated tomato paste
11 - 1/2 pound ground beef, 80/20 lean to fat ratio
12 - 1/2 pound ground pork
13 - 24 ounces tomato sauce, no sugar added
14 - 1 cup heavy cream, cold
15 - 4 cups chicken broth, low sodium
16 - 1 cup water
17 - 1 teaspoon granulated sugar

→ Pasta

18 - 8 ounces dried lasagna sheets, roughly broken by hand

→ Cheese and Finishing Touches

19 - 2 cups mozzarella cheese, freshly shredded
20 - 1/2 cup ricotta cheese, for garnish (optional)
21 - 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped, for garnish (optional)

# Steps to Follow:

01 - In a large pot, heat olive oil or pork lard over medium heat. Add diced onion and minced garlic and cook, stirring, for 5 minutes until onions are softened and translucent.
02 - Stir in garlic powder, dried oregano, red chili flakes, smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon salt, and black pepper. Toast for 2 minutes. Add tomato paste and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. Incorporate ground beef and pork. Break up meat with a wooden spoon and cook for 5 minutes until no longer pink and lightly browned.
03 - Pour in tomato sauce, heavy cream, chicken broth, and water. Stir to combine and bring to a gentle simmer. Add sugar to balance acidity. Maintain a gentle simmer over medium heat.
04 - Add broken lasagna sheets to the simmering soup. Stir regularly to prevent sticking. Cook uncovered for 25 minutes or until the pasta is al dente.
05 - Remove pot from heat. Stir in shredded mozzarella until fully melted and integrated into the broth.
06 - Ladle soup into bowls. Top each serving with a dollop of ricotta cheese and chopped fresh basil, if desired. Serve immediately while hot and creamy.

# Helpful Hints:

01 - Allow soup to rest briefly off heat before serving for fuller flavor integration.
02 - To reheat leftovers, add a splash of broth or water to restore creamy consistency.
03 - For a gluten-free adaptation, substitute the lasagna sheets with gluten-free pasta.
04 - Vegan or dairy-free versions can be made using coconut cream and dairy-free cheese alternatives.

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