"All the cozy, saucy, cheesy deliciousness of lasagna.. but without all the fragile noodle stacking and careful layering."
Lasagna soup with whipped ricotta
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Prep time: 10mins
Cook time: 30mins
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ingredients
Lasagna soup
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon soffrito seasoning (or red pepper flakes)
- 1 small white onion, chopped
- 4 cloves minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 2 chopped roma tomatoes
- 28 ounces crushed tomatoes (I prefer Muir Glen)
- 48 ounces low sodium chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 parmesan rind (optional, but amazing)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
- 4 sheets gluten free lasagna noodles
Method
Lasagna soup
Step 1
Heat olive oil in a large pot.
Step 2
Add ground chicken, and break up with wooden spoon to brown all over.
Step 3
Add oregano, soffrito seasoning, salt and pepper.
Step 4
Once chicken has browned, add onion and cook until softened. About 3-5 minutes.
Step 5
Once onion is softened, add garlic and cook until fragrant.
Step 6
Add tomato paste, and stir to distribute over all the chicken, onions, and garlic.
Step 7
Add tomatoes, and can of crushed tomato.
Step 8
Add chicken broth, and bring to a boil.
Step 9
Add sugar, and parmesan rind. Reduce to simmer, and add basil.
Step 10
Simmer uncovered for about 20 minutes, until slightly reduced and thickened. (make your whipped ricotta in this time!)
Step 11
Break up lasagna noodles into about 1" pieces (doesn't have to be perfect!) and drop them in. Cover, and continue to cook for about 7-10 minutes until noodles have softened.
Step 12
Serve with whipped ricotta, and fresh basil... and a nice glass of wine! Don't skip the ricotta- it's seriously the best part!
ingredients
Whipped ricotta
- 8 ounces ricotta cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon soffrito seasoning (or red pepper flakes)
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
Whipped ricotta
Step 1
Combine all ingredients in food processor, and whip until light and fluffy. 3-5 minutes.