Lasagne Soup Cheesy Jalapeño Twist (Print)
Lasagne flavors meet spicy jalapeños in a rich, cheesy soup, perfect for cozy evenings and main dishes.
# Ingredients:
→ Meats
01 - 1 lb lean ground beef
02 - 5 oz Italian sausage, casing removed
→ Vegetables & Aromatics
03 - 1 medium onion, diced
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 1 large carrot, diced
06 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
07 - 2 jalapeños, seeded and finely chopped
→ Liquids
08 - 3 1/3 cups beef or vegetable broth
09 - 28 oz canned crushed tomatoes
10 - 2 tbsp tomato paste
→ Spices & Seasonings
11 - 1 tsp dried oregano
12 - 1 tsp dried basil
13 - 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
14 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
→ Pasta
15 - 7 oz lasagne noodles, broken into bite-sized pieces
→ Cheese Mixture
16 - 7 oz ricotta cheese
17 - 3.5 oz shredded mozzarella cheese
18 - 1.8 oz freshly grated Parmesan cheese
19 - 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
20 - 1 small jalapeño, finely diced (optional)
→ Garnish
21 - Extra chopped parsley
22 - Sliced jalapeños
23 - Additional grated Parmesan cheese
# Directions:
01 - Heat a large soup pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and Italian sausage. Cook, breaking apart with a wooden spoon, until thoroughly browned. Drain excess fat if necessary.
02 - Add onion, garlic, carrot, red bell pepper, and chopped jalapeños to the pot. Sauté for 5 to 6 minutes until vegetables are softened and aromatic.
03 - Mix in tomato paste, oregano, basil, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1 minute to develop flavor.
04 - Pour in crushed tomatoes and broth. Stir well, bring to a boil, then lower heat to simmer. Cook uncovered for 10 minutes for flavors to meld.
05 - Add broken lasagne noodles to the pot. Simmer for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is al dente.
06 - While soup simmers, combine ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, parsley, and optional diced jalapeño in a mixing bowl. Stir until integrated.
07 - Taste soup and adjust seasoning as needed. Remove pot from heat.
08 - Ladle soup into bowls. Top each with a generous dollop of cheese mixture and finish with extra parsley, sliced jalapeños, and grated Parmesan. Serve hot.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Bursting with rich Italian-American flavors and a spicy jalapeño twist
- Perfectly hearty and satisfying for chilly evenings
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- This recipe contains milk and wheat, check labels for sausage and broth allergens
- Adjust jalapeño to control spice level, or omit for a milder version
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- Add spinach or kale to boost nutrition without changing the flavor
- Pair with a light Italian red wine like Chianti for a restaurant feel at home