Description
A comforting and delicious soup made with ground beef, noodles, and a blend of Italian flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound lean ground beef or turkey
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 4 cups beef or chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 8 ounces egg noodles or broken lasagna sheets
- 3/4 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley or basil (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add ground beef or turkey, breaking it apart while cooking until browned, about 6–8 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Add chopped onion and sauté for 3–4 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, and broth. Stir in Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let simmer for 10 minutes.
- Stir in noodles and cook until tender, about 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Scoop soup into bowls and top with ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan.
- Garnish with fresh parsley or basil. Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- This soup can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Feel free to add additional vegetables for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg