Spicy Ramen-Inspired Lasagne Soup (Printable Version)

Bold soup layering spicy ramen depth with lasagne comfort for a hearty, flavorful experience.

# What You'll Need:

→ Meats

01 - 9 ounces ground pork or ground chicken
02 - 3.5 ounces fresh shiitake mushrooms, sliced

→ Aromatics & Vegetables

03 - 1 medium onion, finely chopped
04 - 3 garlic cloves, minced
05 - 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
06 - 1 medium carrot, julienned
07 - 1 cup baby spinach leaves

→ Broth & Seasonings

08 - 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
09 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce
10 - 1 tablespoon white or yellow miso paste
11 - 1 tablespoon chili garlic sauce, adjust to taste
12 - 1 tablespoon tomato paste
13 - 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
14 - 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
15 - 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
16 - Salt and ground black pepper, to taste

→ Pasta

17 - 6 dry lasagne sheets, broken into bite-sized pieces

→ Garnishes

18 - 2 spring onions, thinly sliced
19 - 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
20 - Chili oil, to taste
21 - Fresh cilantro or basil, chopped, optional

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Heat sesame oil in a large soup pot set over medium heat. Add chopped onion, minced garlic, and grated ginger; sauté for about 2 minutes until soft and fragrant.
02 - Add ground pork or chicken to the pot, breaking it apart with a spoon as it cooks. Continue cooking until the meat is no longer pink.
03 - Incorporate sliced shiitake mushrooms and julienned carrot. Sauté for 3 to 4 minutes until vegetables begin to soften.
04 - Stir in tomato paste and chili garlic sauce. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly to coat the mixture.
05 - Pour in chicken or vegetable broth. Add soy sauce, miso paste, sugar, and rice vinegar. Stir thoroughly, scraping any browned bits from the bottom. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
06 - Add broken lasagne sheets to the simmering broth. Reduce heat to maintain a gentle simmer and cook for 15 to 20 minutes or until pasta reaches desired tenderness, stirring occasionally.
07 - Fold in baby spinach and simmer for an additional 2 minutes until greens have wilted. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
08 - Ladle soup into bowls. Top with sliced spring onions, toasted sesame seeds, a drizzle of chili oil, and fresh chopped herbs if preferred.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Uses mostly pantry staples and fresh veggies you can find year-round
  • Ready in under an hour from start to finish
  • Flexible for ingredient swaps to make it vegetarian or suit your spice level
  • Mix-and-match the garnishes for everyone at the table
02 -
  • Packed with umami from both miso and soy
  • Spicy adjustable based on chili sauce and oil amounts
  • High in veggies for balanced comfort food
03 -
  • Watch those aromatics at the start as brown bits mean deep flavor
  • Cut the lasagne sheets unevenly for a fun, rustic look and more slurpable texture
  • A touch of chili oil really brings all the savory notes to life but add at the table so everyone gets their ideal spice level

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