Description
Lasagna Soup is a hearty and comforting Italian-American dish that combines all the flavors of traditional lasagna into a warming bowl of soup. Featuring ground beef or Italian sausage, tomatoes, lasagna noodles, and a creamy cheese topping, this easy one-pot meal is perfect for busy weeknights or cozy dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
Soup Base
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef or Italian sausage
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken or beef broth
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Pasta
- 6–8 lasagna noodles, broken into pieces
Cheese Topping
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Garnish
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Chopped fresh basil or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Brown the Meat and Sauté Aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add ground beef or Italian sausage and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon, about 5–7 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed. Add diced onion and cook for another 3–4 minutes until softened. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Simmer the Soup Base: Add chicken or beef broth, crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, dried basil, and crushed red pepper flakes if using. Stir well to combine and bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat and let it simmer gently for 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Cook the Lasagna Noodles: Add the broken lasagna noodles into the pot and continue simmering for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the noodles are tender but not mushy. Season the soup with salt and black pepper to your taste.
- Prepare the Cheese Mixture: In a small bowl, mix together ricotta cheese, shredded mozzarella, and grated Parmesan cheese until well combined and creamy.
- Serve with Cheese and Garnish: Ladle the hot soup into individual bowls. Top each serving with a generous spoonful of the cheese mixture. Garnish with freshly chopped basil or parsley for a fresh finish. Serve immediately while hot.
Notes
- This soup reheats well—store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- To prevent the noodles from becoming too soft in leftovers, you can cook the noodles separately and add them to each bowl right before serving.
- You can substitute ground beef with Italian sausage for a spicier flavor or ground turkey for a lighter option.
- Adjust red pepper flakes according to your heat preference, or omit for a milder soup.
