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I’ve got a special request. Today I’m not only sharing a delicious soup recipe, but I wanted to encourage you to help raise money for the hungry! One minute and 42 seconds is all it takes.
Well, unless you decide to read this entire post, then it might take longer!
Wondering what on earth I am talking about?
Here in Ohio, we have an Ohio Pork Producers Council. Along with some hog farmers and other partners, they are raising money for local food banks in my state of Ohio! By watching this fun “Pork from Fork to Farm” you tube video (1 minute, 42 seconds) they will donate 1lb of ground pork to local food banks for EVERY VIEW. It’s that easy! I personally love buying local meats and dairy products, so knowing the local food banks will get that same advantage is a nice feeling. I always hear that it’s best to donate what YOUR family would eat…not the canned stuff in the back of the pantry that nobody likes.
And my family loves pork! You may have seen here on Shugary Sweets a few dinners featuring this delicious protein. I have another great recipe for you today! Lasagna Soup!
My husband does not like lasagna. The ricotta cheese is the main culprit. I was a little worried about making lasagna soup, but it went over quite well! He actually loved it, and there was no ricotta cheese to scare him off!
Ingredients
- 1 lb. ground pork
- 1/2 cup diced yellow onion
- 1 green pepper, seeded and diced
- 4 cloves garlic, pressed
- 1 carton (32oz) chicken broth
- 1 can (14.5oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (15oz) tomato sauce
- 1 Tbsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic salt
- 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 8 whole wheat lasagna noodles, broken into bite sized pieces
- 3/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
Instructions
- In a large soup pot, brown ground pork with onion, green pepper and garlic. Add chicken broth, tomatoes, tomato sauce, and seasonings. Bring to a boil over medium high heat. Boil 2 minutes, then reduce to a simmer and cook for 30 minutes, covered. Stir occasionally.
- Add bite sized lasagna noodles to soup and cook until tender (about 15 minutes).
- When ready to serve, mix in the grated parmesan cheese. Ladle into individual bowls and sprinkle with shredded mozzarella cheese. We served our soup with crunchy sourdough bread crisps! ENJOY
Some other Ohio bloggers are sharing pork recipes today too! Be sure to hop over and see what’s cooking in their kitchens!
- Wendy is sharing some Sweet and Spicy Pork Lettuce Wraps! Sounds delicious!
- Caitlin made a soup with pork too! Cilantro with Hominy and Pork
- Lucrecer is celebrating pork with some Ginger Teriyaki Sliders. These are going on our menu soon!
- Tara cooked up some Pasta alla Bolognese! Sounds fancy but looks amazing!
Don’t forget to watch the you tube video “Pork from Fork to Farm” to help raise food for the hungry!
View the press release here: Pork Producers Help Feed Hungry in Ohio
**This is a sponsored post on behalf of the Ohio Pork Producers Council (OPPC). I was compensated for my time, however all opinions expressed are 100% my own!
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I have never had lasagna soup! It looks absolutely scrumptious! So fun to be supporting this cause with you!
Thanks! happy to be doing this with you too!
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Lasagna Soup
My dad hates lasagna and ravioli for the ricotta, too. Not sure why, I think it’s delicious. Lasagna soup sounds like an AMAZING idea! I think it’d be good with a bunch of veggies, like a vegetable lasagna, yummmm!
Kelly @ Hidden Fruits and Veggies recently posted..Vegan Toasty Coconut Cream Pie
I think it’s delicious too! But with this soup everyone was happy
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Lasagna Soup
What a great cause! We love lasagna soup but I have never used pork…what a great idea! It looks delish!!! And your hubby doesn’t like lasagna…I have never known anyone who didn’t. Does he like cottage cheese? That’s how I grew up eating lasagna.
Jocelyn @BruCrew Life recently posted..Banana Cream Fudge
Nope, he hates cottage cheese too! he’s actually a picky eater, my talents are wasted on him, LOL.
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Lasagna Soup
We are big lasagna fans but always substitute ricotta for cottage cheese since we aren’t fans of ricotta. We’ve never had lasagna soup but it sounds like it would be a wonderful addition to our dinner rotation!
Eva @ Eva Bakes recently posted..Brioche burger buns
I have occasionally substituted too, but usually I use half ricotta, half cottage cheese. I love the taste of ricotta and the creaminess of the cottage cheese. Win Win. Enjoy the recipe Eva!
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Lasagna Soup
I’m so happy you are spreading the word about this video! Done and done Aimee. Also lasagna soup? What a lovely comfort meal. I’m not sure about Ohio, but I definitely still need warming up here in snowy WI. Spring PLEASE!!
Erin | The Law Student’s Wife recently posted..Irish Potatoes, Turkey Sausage, and Cabbage Supper {Slow Cooker}
Thanks Erin
And yes, definitely need some warming up here in Ohio!
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Lasagna Soup
Comfort food. I have never thought to have this as a soup. I can hardly wait to try this out!
Thanks! So fun to be doing this campaign with you, a fellow Ohio foodie!
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Lasagna Soup
I love soups Aimee and I love pork!! This looks like a hearty and flavorful soup!
Thanks Tanya! Ditto
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Lasagna Soup
Lasagna Soup sounds like a truly amazing idea! I also am not too keen on riccotta- this sounds like the perfect solution!
Audra | The Baker Chick recently posted..Fudgy Guiniess Brownies with Whiskey Caramel Glaze
No ricotta in this soup to scare you off. The parmesan adds a yummy cheesy touch!
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Lasagna Soup
I’ve always wanted to try lasagna soup but never got around to it. Now i’m motivated to try it out! Looks delicious Aimee.
Amber (Sprinkled With Flour) recently posted..Strawberry Avocado Gorgonzola Salad
Oh you need to try it! Such an easy way to enjoy lasagna
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Lasagna Soup
This looks delicious! Luckily there is still snow on the ground and I have most of the ingredients in my pantry.
I think that’s a sign Caitlin! Enjoy!
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Lasagna Soup
It’s always so weird for me to see Ohio bloggers because I’m always like “Wait, I’M from Ohio” and apparently my brain thinks I’m the only one
, plus it fails to comprehend that I’ve lived in NY for 4.5 years lol.
Kayle (The Cooking Actress) recently posted..#PhotoAnHour
haha! Where in Ohio are you from? I feel the same about chicago…I’ve only lived in Ohio 6 1/2 yrs yet I find myself always referring to home as Chicago
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Lasagna Soup
Lol I’m from the Massillon/Canton area? Near Akron, like an hour from Cleveland
Kayle (The Cooking Actress) recently posted..Fun Foodie Times in NYC with The Domestic Rebel
I just discovered your blog last week (I think on Pinterest?), and I’m so glad I did! I’ve loved all your recipes so far, and I’m thrilled that you’re a pork fan, too! I like to buy ground pork because it’s a little cheaper than ground beef. And I love a good pork burger! Thanks for this great recipe!
I’m so glad you found me Teresa! I have quite a few pork recipes on the blog
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Lasagna Soup
Oh, I bet my family would love this — can’t wait to try it!
Tara @ Unsophisticook recently posted..Johnsonville Sausage Fire House Chili
Thanks Tara! It’s an easier way to enjoy lasagna!
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Lasagna Soup
I’ve made lasagna soup couple years ago and we loved it. Time to make a new batch. Thanks for sharing.
Helene recently posted..Smokey Mac & Cheese – Knorr What’s for Dinner
You’re welcome, thanks for stopping by Helene!
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Lasagna Soup
We love lasagna soup in our house! It’s so good and easy! I sub the ricotta cheese for cottage cheese because we don’t like ricotta either! Lasagna soup is so much easier than making the real deal!
Kathy recently posted..Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie
Kathy, I usually use half ricotta and half cottage cheese in my lasagna recipe
But the soup? not needed, still delish !
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Lasagna Soup
Just watched the video
Always glad to help, especially when it’s as simple as a few minutes of my day. Also – the temp dropped today and it’s cold all over again…..which means perfect weather for this soup!
Jess @ On Sugar Mountain recently posted..#ThrowbackThursday : Sweet Treats Fit for Easter
Thanks for watching the video! And yes, a chilly day is perfect for this soup!
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Lasagna Soup
The Ohio Pork Producers made a great little ad!!! I used to be a member of the South Dakota Pork Producers (don’t know why I mention it). I happily watched the video – feeding the poor is very important.
Thank you for supporting this cause Roberta!
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Lasagna Soup
This looks really great, Aimee! I’m crazy about soup and lasagna, so this would be perfect for me. It’s certainly easier than dealing with all of those layers!
marcie@flavor the moments recently posted..Peanut Butter Chocolate Mini Egg Blondies
Much easier!!
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Lasagna Soup
MMM I love pork and lasagna so combining the two into a soup sounds spectacular. I have this weird idea in my mind that soup is healthy…even when I am eating french onion soup with obscene amounts of cheese! Needless to say I would love this healthy soup!
Elizabeth @ Confessions of a Baking Queen recently posted..Bailey’s Irish Cream Pie
I’m right there with you on the healthy soup thing. At Panera I always ordered the Broccoli Cheese soup. I knew in my head that it wasn’t healthy, but you know, Soup. Healthy. Then they started showing calories on their menu, LOL.
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Lasagna Soup
Oh man, this looks absolutely delicious. I love lasagna to begin with but as a soup?? And with pork? Yummm I need to put this on our weekly menu asap!
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aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Lasagna Soup
What a great cause, and this soup looks A-MAZI-NG!
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Thanks for supporting this cause Deb!!
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Lasagna Soup
What a great cause Aimee! Off to watch the video!
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust recently posted..Pi Day Pie Party 2013
Thanks for watching the video Dorothy!! Every view helps
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Lasagna Soup
What a great cause! And this soup looks so comforting. As a huge fan of lasagna, it is right up my ally.
Nicole @ Young, Broke and Hungry recently posted..Coconut Key Lime Pie
It is a great cause, thanks for your support! And the soup is the perfect comfort food, easy and delish.
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Lasagna Soup
can’t go wrong with lasagna. I am going to try this
Daniela @frugal ain’t cheap recently posted..Pallets project
Let me know what you think Daniela!
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Lasagna Soup
What an awesome cause! And also, an AWESOME soup. We love all things lasagna, so I’m making this for sure. Love it, Aimee!
Ashley @ Kitchen Meets Girl recently posted..Pina Colada Pie
Thanks girl, let me know if you try it for dinner!!
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Lasagna Soup
LOVE This! What a great idea.
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Delightful looking soup.Will definitely try it out.Love it all the more,due to the cause.God bless
yay, going to watch it now!!
Love this! Great way to prepare lasagna!
Jessica@AKitchenAddiction recently posted..Banana Snack Cake with Peanut Butter Frosting
Oh I have been wanting to try this soup. It looks so good and that cheese!! Wow. Gorgeous pics
Mandy’s Recipe Box recently posted..Totally Tasty Tuesdays
Thanks Mandy, it’s so tasty!!
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Layered S’mores Brownies with PEEPS Giveaway
I think this is so wonderful and a great cause. Thanks so much for giving us, your readers, a chance to be involved in something worth while as this!
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Thank YOU for being my reader and getting involved as well
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Layered S’mores Brownies with PEEPS Giveaway
This has me hoping it’s actually cold this weekend so I can snuggle up with a big bowl of this stuff…looks delicious!
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Oh my wordy!!! Lasagna soup?! You are on a roll, my friend
Kiran @ KiranTarun.com recently posted..Avocado Hummus
Mmmmm this soup looks mega comforting!
This looks absolutely, positively incredible, Aimee!!! I’ve been wanting to try this soup…now I have the perfect recipe. Thanks for sharing!
Carol | a cup of mascarpone recently posted..stuffed cabbage casserole
You are welcome, enjoy the soup!
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Layered S’mores Brownies with PEEPS Giveaway
WOW! This looks like a fantastic soup!
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That is an amazing cause!
And an incredible looking soup! I was just saying that I really wanted to try Lasagna Soup!
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Let me know if you try it!!
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Layered S’mores Brownies with PEEPS Giveaway
This looks amazing!!!!! Definitely making this!
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ENJOY Melissa! I’d love to hear if you try it!
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Layered S’mores Brownies with PEEPS Giveaway
okay so i made this into a slow cooker recipe and it worked – I browned the meat, peppper, onion, garlic mixture. Then put all of it into crockpot with all other ingredients (not cheese) and cooked on low for 4-5hrs. Then added parmesean into the pot and put mozzerella on individual bowls.
Noodles were pretty soft but still REALLY tasty!
This soup sounds awesome Aimee! I didn’t like lasagna as a child but now I love it; there’s hope for your husband!
Mackenzie
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What a funny video. I have never had lasagna soup either but it looks soo good!
Regina @ SpecialtyCakeCreations recently posted..Cornflakes Easter Nests
I seriously plan on making this for the family tomorrow! We need a change!
Holly Lefevre recently posted..Spicy Carrot Hummus (recipe)
Had this for dinner tonight! Delicious! Two thumbs up from my husband and I would definitely serve it again! Subbed a can of spaghetti sauce for the tomato sauce and we loved it! Easy to make and fairly quick!
Thanks for the feedback Sue! So glad to hear you enjoyed the soup recipe
This looks so yummy! I love lasagna soup! Definitely going to put this one on the to-do list!
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Trying this Monday, but with macaroni noodles on monday
Found you on pinterest <3
What kind of green pepper? Bell? Or spicy?
Green bell pepper! Enjoy!
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Chicken Fajita French Bread Pizza
This is one of the best soups I have had. I love lasagna and the soup just made it even better. I will confess that I used ground beef. I don’t like pork, but I still really wanted to make it. I found you on Pinterest. Thank you for the great recipe.
So glad you found me and enjoyed the soup recipe! Ground beef I’m sure would work great too
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Chicken Fajita French Bread Pizza
The best soup I have had in a long time. I love lasagna and making it a soup was an added bonus. I must confess I used ground beef. I just do not like pork. Thank you for a great recipe.
Made the soup for dinner tonight…delicious!!! Although we did decide it is not “company” soup…lots of yummy melting cheese made it a little messy! I loved the simplicity of it. I had browned ground beef and onions in my freezer already, so it was very easy to come home after work and whip up a great meal! Thanks for the recipe!!!
Hey Aunt Sandy! Glad you liked the recipe. I’ve made it again with ground turkey and it was delicious. Love the melting cheese…even if it’s messy
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Chicken Fajita French Bread Pizza
Hey – this looks delicious! You say your husband doesnt like lasagne because of the riccota cheese….. just wondering if you’ve ever tried to make it without using that or cottage cheese? I’ve been making lasagne for 20years and never used either…. over here (Scotland) we tend to use a slightly cheesed bechamel sauce instead – ie layer meat in the tomato sauce, then lasagne, then bechamel sauce sprinkle with a mix of grated cheddar and mozzarella, then meat sauce again, lasagne, bechamel etc until the dish is full ending with a layer of lasagne on top of which you pour remaining bechamel sauce round the edges and then the remaining meat sauce in the middle, another wee sprinkle of the cheeses and then bake in oven for as long as your pasta requires (fresh obv cooks faster). It makes a more saucy lasagne to be fair however if you cook it the day before you’re having it then it firms up and is even more tasty. Just a wee suggestion to try for him if you havent before!
Sounds great! I am the one here who doesn’t like ricotta..this sounds perfect!
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