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Lentil Lasagna Soup

Cultural Context

Lentil Lasagna Soup is a comforting twist on traditional lasagna, originating from Italian-American cuisine. This dish combines the hearty flavors of lasagna with the convenience of a soup, making it a perfect weeknight meal. It celebrates the use of lentils as a protein-rich alternative to meat, appealing to vegetarians and those seeking healthier options. Today, variations abound, with many adding different vegetables or spices to suit personal tastes.

Italian-AmericanUSmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
1 lb Beyond beef (plant-based protein)
1 medium onion, diced
3 cloves roasted garlic
28 oz can of fresh tomatoes (or 32 oz home canned Italian style tomatoes)
1 quart homemade vegetable broth
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
small to medium handful of crushed frozen basil leaves
1/2 lb whole fat ricotta cheese
1 egg (or 2 egg yolks)
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan
1/2 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon salt

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

mozzarella cheese

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: shredded mozzarella

Part-skim mozzarella has less fat but similar texture.

1

Brown 1 lb of Beyond beef in a skillet using a meat masher to break it up.

2

Add 1 medium diced onion and 3 cloves of roasted garlic to the browned beef and cook for 3-4 minutes until soft and fragrant.

3

Add 28 oz can of fresh tomatoes (or 32 oz home canned tomatoes) to the skillet.

4

Pour in 1 quart of homemade vegetable broth and stir.

5

Add 2 teaspoons of Italian seasoning and a small to medium handful of crushed frozen basil leaves to the mixture.

6

Cover the skillet and let the soup simmer on the stove.

7

To make ricotta gnocchi, start by removing excess moisture from 1/2 lb of whole fat ricotta by patting it between paper towels.

8

In a bowl, combine the drained ricotta with 1 egg, 1/2 cup of freshly grated Parmesan, and 1/2 cup of flour.

9

Mix the ingredients by hand, adjusting with more flour if the mixture is too soft.

10

Add 1/2 teaspoon of salt to the gnocchi mixture and mix well.

11

Flour a surface and roll the gnocchi dough into logs, cutting them into pieces.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingsimmering

Equipment Needed

skilletmeat masherbowlpaper towels

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

milk

Also Known As

Lasagna SoupVegetarian Lasagna Soup

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