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Lasagna Soup

Lasagna Soup Recipe

A cozy, one-pot Lasagna Soup with rich tomato broth, tender noodles, and a creamy cheese topping—quick, comforting, and perfect for weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Dinner, Soup
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 430
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Lasagna Soup
  • 1 lb ground beef or Italian sausage
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 can 28 oz crushed tomatoes
  • 1 can 14 oz diced tomatoes
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes optional
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 8 –10 lasagna noodles broken into pieces
  • 1 bay leaf
Cheesy Topping
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan
  • Fresh parsley chopped

Method
 

Brown the Meat
  1. Place olive oil in a large pot and heat over medium.
  2. Add the ground beef (or sausage) and break it up with a spoon as it cooks.
  3. Cook until browned, then drain excess fat.
Sauté Aromatics
  1. Add diced onion and cook until soft.
  2. Mix in the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
Build the Base
  1. Stir in the crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, broth, and seasonings.
  2. Drop in the bay leaf and stir everything together.
Simmer
  1. Bring to a boil, then turn the heat down and simmer for 15–20 minutes.
Add the Noodles
  1. Add broken lasagna noodles directly into the pot.
  2. Cook uncovered until tender, about 12–15 minutes.
Mix the Cheesy Topping
  1. In a bowl, combine ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, and parsley.
Serve
  1. Remove bay leaf.
  2. Ladle soup into bowls and top with a generous spoonful of the cheese mixture.
  3. Add extra parsley, if desired.

Notes

  • Swap beef for Italian sausage for deeper flavor.
  • Add spinach or zucchini for extra vegetables.
  • Use gluten-free pasta to make it gluten-free.
  • Store leftover soup separately from the noodles to avoid sogginess.