Description
Rich Lasagna Soup With Tortellini is a cozy, hearty easy dinner packed with savory meat, cheese-filled pasta, rich tomato broth, and creamy lasagna-inspired flavor. It is one of those comforting food ideas that works for busy weeknights, family dinner ideas, cold-weather cravings, and anyone looking for an easy recipe that feels warm, filling, and satisfying.
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef or Italian sausage
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 can crushed tomatoes, 28 ounces
4 cups chicken broth
1 package cheese tortellini, 20 ounces
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 cup ricotta cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat, then add the ground beef or Italian sausage and cook until browned, breaking it into small pieces as it cooks.
2. Add the diced onion and cook until softened, then stir in the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Stir in the tomato paste, Italian seasoning, dried basil, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes, and cook for 1 to 2 minutes to deepen the flavor.
4. Pour in the crushed tomatoes and chicken broth, stir well, and bring the soup to a gentle boil.
5. Reduce the heat and let the soup simmer for 15 minutes so the flavors can blend and the broth can thicken slightly.
6. Add the cheese tortellini and cook according to the package directions until just tender.
7. Stir in the heavy cream and let the soup warm through for another 1 to 2 minutes.
8. Ladle into bowls and top each serving with ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, and chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
Use a mix of ground beef and Italian sausage if you want an even deeper, richer flavor.
Cook the tortellini just until tender so it stays soft without turning mushy in the broth.
For leftovers, add a splash of broth when reheating because the tortellini will absorb liquid as the soup sits.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 1180mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
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