There is nothing better than having a bowl of warm soup on a chilly winter night. With just a few ingredients that are readily available in almost everyone’s pantry, you can make a flavorful broth in no time. However, let’s be real, soon after having a bowl of soup, you tend to feel hungry. But the thought of cooking again for your rumbling tummy isn’t something anybody looks forward to. Especially on a cold winter night, when you have to leave the comfort of your cozy blanket to step into the kitchen again. That is why, here’s an easy lasagna soup recipe that can keep you nice and full for longer periods and will be perfect for a chilly winter night. We can guarantee this cheesy and comforting bowl will soon become your go-to soup recipe for winter whenever you need a quick pick-me-up.
Ingredients
- 75 grams pancetta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, roughly chopped
- 1 carrot, roughly chopped
- 1 celery stick, roughly chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
- 250 grams 15% fat beef mince
- 1 tablespoon tomato purée
- 1 teaspoon dried mixed herbs
- 400 grams cherry tomatoes, canned
- 34 fluid ounce beef stock
- 1 bay leaf
- 150 grams of lasagna sheets, broken into shards
- 30 grams parmesan, grated
- 75 grams mascarpone
- 10 grams basil leaves, torn (optional)
Preparation
- To make the lasagna soup recipe, first, take a large flameproof casserole dish, place it over low heat, and tip the pancetta into it. Stir often until all the fat has been released, leaving the pancetta crisp and golden (should take about 8-10 minutes). Now, remove it all into a bowl and set aside.
- Next, take a dish, place it on medium heat, and pour the olive oil into the dish. Once the oil is shimmering, add in the onions, carrots, and celery and cook for 15 minutes. Stir occasionally until the vegetables become soft. Then, add the garlic to the mixture and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Then, turn up the heat to medium-high, add in the beef mince, and cook for 3-4 minutes until nicely browned.
- Now, return the pancetta to the pan, and add the tomato purée and herbs to the same. Cook the mixture for 2 more minutes until everything has darkened slightly.
- Next, add the cherry tomatoes along with the beef stock. Stir to combine.
- Then, bring the mixture to a boil, and season it per your family’s taste buds. Now, add the bay leaf and reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook for another 15-20 minutes.
- While the mixture is cooking, add the lasagna sheets and simmer for another 5 minutes. Make sure to stir in between to break up the sheets.
- Meanwhile, mix parmesan, mascarpone, and seasoning as per your taste and heat the grill to high.
- Once the pasta is al dente and the lasagna soup is bubbling and has thickened, drop a dollop of the cheese mix on top and sprinkle over the remaining parmesan.
- Then, slide the lasagna soup under the hot grill for about 3-5 minutes until all the cheese is golden and bubbling.
- Finally, serve your delicious lasagna soup in a bowl, garnishing it with basil, if you like.
Voila, your lasagna soup recipe that is perfect for winter is ready to be devoured! Enjoy it with your loved ones or while watching your favorite show. You will surely love the recipe! At first, you might find making the recipe a tad bit tedious but once you are used to making it, it only gets quicker. You can also store the soup in the refrigerator or freezer and relish it as and when needed.
If you only have some mozzarella on hand, you can make the lasagna soup recipe with that too. However, adjust your seasonings accordingly as the sharpness of parmesan will be missing from the soup. So, wait no more; get your hand on the ingredients, try this comforting recipe, and share your experience in the comment section below!
