This lasagna soup recipe is warm and hearty, full of tender noodles, savory beef and sausage meatballs, spices, and a tangy cheese topping that melts in to create a creamy soup. The show-stopper is the rich, tomato broth made with canned tomatoes from Europe. This blend is the perfect combination! The key to this classic lasagna soup is the tomatoes. They are so rich and full of fresh tomato flavor. Using this specific can of tomatoes will enhance this soup and take it to the next level! Serve with a simple salad and some crusty bread.
Ingredients for Delicious Lasagna Soup
Don’t let this ingredient list scare you! It is so easy to make and this stove top soup is well worth the extra seasonings and flavor. Make this soup on a cold night for a comforting soup dinner!
Olive oil – Cooking the oil in a pan to help add flavor to the soup. Onion – Finely chop the yellow onion. If you have kids or family members that don’t love onion, then you can use less or omit the onion.Garlic cloves – Crush or chop up the fresh garlic. Italian sausage – Buy this sausage ground up. You will cook this on medium-high heat with the onion and garlic. Oregano – This has a strong earthy flavor that is common is most Italian dishes. Red pepper flakes – Add a little heat to the soup. Again, if you have kids or adults who are not fans of heat, then leave this ingredient out or lessen it. Tomato paste – Thicken the soup with tomato paste. This is not marinara sauce. Tomatoes – We used these famous Pomodoro San Marzano dell’Agro Sarnese – Nocerino DOP canned tomatoes. You will love the color and intense flavor! Chicken broth – The liquid that will add flavor but also give the soup more substance. Bay leaves – Always a favorite to throw in on top! Make sure to remove the bay leaves before serving the soup.Pasta – You can use either fusilli or rotini pasta. Both lock in and hold onto the flavor of the broth and cheese, as well as hold their shape nicely. Basil – Fresh basil is full of sweet and savory flavor! Cheese – Mozzarella cheese, ricotta, and parmesan are three cheeses that blend together making this cheesy deliciousness! Add an extra dollop of ricotta as a garnish when serving.
Canned Tomatoes from Europe
When we received canned tomatoes from the Greatest Tomatoes from Europe*, our interest was piqued. Many of our tomato sauces start with fresh tomatoes from our gardens, or fresh tomatoes we have canned. We were skeptical on the canned tomatoes. The best tasting foods are made with quality ingredients. The soup base in our Lasagna soup is made with quality canned tomatoes from Europe. When you open the can, the brilliant red color and fresh tomato fragrance are the first signs something delicious is going to happen.
What are Pomodoro San Marzano dell’Agro Sarnese – Nocerino DOP tomatoes?
Pomodoro San Marzano dell’Agro Sarnese – Nocerino DOP tomatoes are not a brand but a type of tomato grown and picked exclusively for the can. The tomato is cultivated in the 41 towns situated within the volcanic-rich production area of Agro Sarnese-Nocerino near Naples, Italy. These tomatoes are the “Crown Jewel” of European canned tomatoes, grown to reach the highest standards with the utmost quality and flavor. You really can see and taste the difference! The true essence of just-harvested tomatoes picked under the European Mediterranean Sun is a tomato with the most beautiful fragrance, flavor, and shade of red. This specialized tomato has a distinct elongated cylindrical shape as shown below. Being the king of tomatoes, the Pomodoro San Marzano dell’Agro Sarnese-Nocerino DOP is fit for a King but accessible to all! To find these rich, flavorful canned tomatoes at your local grocery store, look for the following seals on the label. The San Marzano DOP canned tomatoes are the only canned tomatoes that can use the DOP label.
Suggestions and Variations for Easy Lasagna Soup
In addition to using Pomodoro San Marzano dell’Agro Sarnese-Nocerino DOP from Europe, try these tips for the best Lasagna soup:
Protein – We like to use a half and half mixture of spicy sausage, ground pork, and ground beef for this soup. You can mold the mixture into meatballs and fry them up to add to the soup, or just brown the meat and mix it into the soup.Faster – To speed up the cooking process, you can cook the noodles separately in another pot and add them to the soup.Seasoning – You can substitute Italian seasoning for the oregano and basil if you don’t have any fresh herbs on hand.Add-ins – Fresh spinach always adds fresh taste but also a beautiful color to the lasagna soup. Zucchini, carrots, or any other veggie you love will add to the soup base.Serving the soup – My kids like to serve themselves and add the cheese mixture and watch it melt into their bowl of soup. I serve the cheese mixture separately on the table so guests can add the amount they would like.
Other Methods of Cooking Lasagna Soup
Take advantage of cooking this soup three ways! Stove top, instant pot, or crockpot are all great ways to make the best lasagna soup. Each cooking appliance does vary in time, but all come out with the same great results!
Instant pot lasagna soup – Place the soup setting on and cook on high pressure for 30 minutes. The soup button will simmer the soup. Then, add the pasta and cheese at the end.Crockpot lasagna soup – Place all the ingredients in the slow cooker except for cheese and the pasta. Then, cook on high for three hours or on low for five hours. Once ready to serve, add in cooked pasta and serve with cheese on the side.
Storing Cheesy Lasagna Soup
Store in an airtight container and stick in the fridge for five to seven days. You can even freeze this soup. Either way your have leftovers to enjoy another day!Freezing – This soup will freeze nicely WITHOUT the pasta or cheese mixed in. I sometimes make a double batch, then freeze half in a freezer safe container. Then, to thaw, just add it to a saucepan or dutch oven and reheat. Stir with a wooden spoon occasionally. Then, I’ll cook extra noodles and add them and the cheese to the soup.
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Lasagna can be a fun, versatile dish and there are so many variations. Try some of our favorites: *The canned tomatoes for this recipe were provided courtesy of the Consorzio di Tutela del Pomodoro San Marzano dell’Agro Sarnese-Nocerino DOP and ANICAV. To learn more visit ILoveSanMarzanoDOP.com and greatesttomatoesfromeurope.com.
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