Gluten & Dairy Free Lasagna Soup

This cozy, gluten and dairy-free lasagna soup is the ultimate comfort meal, bringing all the delicious flavors of classic lasagna into a warm, savory bowl. Made with tender pasta, rich tomato sauce, and a creamy dollop of dairy-free ricotta and parmesan, this easy-to-make soup is perfect for chilly days or family dinners. Ready in under 30 minutes, this lasagna soup is sure to be a hit for anyone craving hearty, Italian-inspired flavors without the gluten or dairy!

Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Serves: 6

Ingredients:

2 tbsp Olive Oil

½ Yellow Onion, diced

3 cloves Garlic, minced 

1 tsp Salt 

½ tsp Black Pepper

¼ tsp Red Pepper Flakes

2 tbsp Italian Seasoning

2 tbsp Tomato Paste

2  lbs  Ground Beef

48 oz Vegetable Broth

24 oz jar Pasta Sauce (I love the Roasted Garlic Sauce from Yo Mama's)

1 box Gluten Free Rigatoni

1 ½ cups Dairy Free Half & Half

2 cups Frozen Spinach

8 oz Kite Hill Ricotta

½ cup Dairy Free Parmesan Cheese

1. Place a large pot on the stove over medium heat and add the olive oil. Once the oil is hot, add the diced yellow onion and minced garlic. Sauté for 2-3 minutes, or until the mixture is fragrant. Stir in the seasonings and tomato paste, cooking for an additional 2 minutes to enhance the flavors.

2. In a small bowl, mix together the dairy-free parmesan and dairy-free ricotta. Set aside – this will be added to the soup just before serving for a creamy finish.

3. Add the ground beef to the pot and cook until it’s mostly browned. Pour in the pasta sauce and vegetable broth, then bring the mixture to a simmer for about 10 minutes.

4. Next, add the pasta to the pot, cooking for around 8 minutes, or until the pasta is al dente. Stir in the dairy-free half and half and frozen spinach, and let everything cook for another 5 minutes.

5. To serve, place a generous spoonful of the ricotta-parmesan mixture in the center of each bowl. Ladle the hot soup over the “cheese” mixture, allowing it to melt and swirl into the soup for a creamy texture.

6. Finish with a sprinkle of dairy-free parmesan or fresh basil. Enjoy!