Spicy Ramen-Inspired Lasagne Soup (Print View)
Hearty fusion soup with lasagne pasta, spicy ramen broth, and flavorful garnishes.
# Components:
→ Meats
01 - 9 ounces ground pork or chicken
02 - 3.5 ounces sliced shiitake mushrooms
→ Aromatics & Vegetables
03 - 1 medium onion, finely chopped
04 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
06 - 1 medium carrot, julienned
07 - 1 cup baby spinach
→ Broth & Seasonings
08 - 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
09 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce
10 - 1 tablespoon miso paste
11 - 1 tablespoon chili garlic sauce
12 - 1 tablespoon tomato paste
13 - 1 tablespoon sesame oil
14 - 1 teaspoon sugar
15 - 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
16 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
→ Pasta
17 - 6 lasagne sheets, broken into bite-sized pieces
→ Garnishes
18 - 2 spring onions, sliced
19 - 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
20 - Chili oil, to taste
21 - Fresh cilantro or basil, chopped (optional)
# Directions:
01 - Warm sesame oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion, minced garlic, and grated ginger; sauté until fragrant, approximately 2 minutes.
02 - Add ground pork or chicken, breaking it up with a wooden spoon as it browns. Continue cooking until meat is no longer pink.
03 - Stir in sliced shiitake mushrooms and julienned carrot. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes until vegetables have softened.
04 - Mix in tomato paste and chili garlic sauce, stirring constantly for 1 minute to deepen flavors.
05 - Pour in chicken or vegetable broth, soy sauce, miso paste, sugar, and rice vinegar. Stir to combine, scraping any browned bits from the pot. Bring mixture to a boil.
06 - Add broken lasagne sheets to the boiling liquid. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender.
07 - Stir in baby spinach and simmer for 2 more minutes, just until wilted. Adjust seasoning with salt and black pepper.
08 - Ladle the soup into bowls. Top each portion with sliced spring onions, toasted sesame seeds, chili oil, and freshly chopped herbs as desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Exciting fusion of Italian and Japanese flavors
- Hearty and satisfying comfort food for chilly evenings
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- This soup contains gluten, soy, and sesame. Use gluten-free or vegan alternatives if required.
- Soft-boiled egg makes a classic ramen-style topping for extra richness.
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- If you prefer less spice, decrease the chili garlic sauce or omit chili oil garnish.
- Swap lasagne sheets for other pasta shapes for a fun twist.