Description
Cozy up with this quick lentil lasagna soup, a comforting and easy dinner packed with rich tomato flavor, tender lentils, and hearty pasta. This easy recipe brings all the classic lasagna flavors into a one-pot meal, making it perfect for busy weeknights, healthy dinner ideas, and satisfying comfort food cravings.
Ingredients
1 cup lentils
8 lasagna noodles
1 can crushed tomatoes
1 onion
3 cloves garlic
4 cups vegetable broth
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup fresh basil
1/2 cup ricotta or mozzarella cheese
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat and sauté chopped onion until soft, then add garlic and cook until fragrant.
2. Pour in crushed tomatoes and vegetable broth, stirring to combine, and bring to a simmer.
3. Add lentils, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper, and let simmer until lentils begin to soften.
4. Break lasagna noodles into pieces and add to the pot, cooking until tender.
5. Taste and adjust seasoning, then serve hot topped with fresh basil and cheese.
Notes
Use red lentils for a softer texture or green lentils for a firmer bite.
Add extra broth when reheating as the soup thickens over time.
Stir in spinach at the end for added nutrition and color.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: quick dinner, easy recipe, lentil soup, lasagna soup, healthy dinner ideas