Cozy Pumpkin Lasagna Soup!

Cozy Pumpkin Lasagna Soup with Ground Beef and Cheesy Toppings

Craving comfort food with a twist? This savory Pumpkin Lasagna Soup with Ground Beef Sirloin will satisfy all your cozy cravings. Made with hearty lasagna noodles, creamy ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese, and rich pumpkin sauce, it’s perfect for a chilly day! 

Ingredients:

450g (1 lb) ground beef sirloin

22ml (1 ½ tablespoons) olive oil

1 large yellow onion, diced

3 medium or large carrots, finely diced

6 garlic cloves, minced

1.6 liters (7 cups) chicken broth

283g (10 oz) pumpkin pasta sauce

355ml (1 ½ cups) heavy cream

425g (15 oz) can chickpeas, drained

170g (6 oz) lasagna noodles, broken into 4ths

9g (1 ½ teaspoons) kosher salt

2 teaspoons red pepper flakes

140g (5 oz) fresh spinach leaves (optional)

225g (½ lb) butternut squash spirals (optional)

283g (10 oz) ricotta cheese (or cottage cheese)

1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

2 bay leaves

425g (15 oz) can pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie mix)

20g (½ cup) tomato paste

Fresh parsley, for serving

Instructions:

1. Sauté the Veggies:In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Then add the minced garlic and cook for another minute or two, until fragrant.

2. Brown the Meat: Add the ground beef sirloin to the pot and cook over medium-high heat until browned, seasoning to taste as you go. Once browned, remove the meat from the pot and set aside.

3.Make the Soup Base: Stir in the chicken broth, pumpkin puree, tomato paste, pumpkin pasta sauce, heavy cream, carrots, butternut squash (if using), chickpeas, kosher salt, and red pepper flakes. Return the browned beef to the pot.

4. Cook the Noodles: Bring the soup to a boil, then add the broken lasagna noodles. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook, stirring occasionally, until the noodles are tender. If using spinach, add it during the last few minutes of cooking.

5. Prepare the Cheese Topping: In a small bowl, mix together the ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheeses.

6. Serve: Ladle the hot lasagna soup into bowls. Top each serving with a generous dollop of the cheese mixture and garnish with fresh parsley. Serve hot and enjoy the cheesy goodness!

Pro Tips:

- For a vegetarian option, skip the ground beef and add more chickpeas or your favorite plant-based protein.

- Butternut squash spirals add a nice texture and extra fall flavor!

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