Description
Lasagna Soup is a cozy 30-minute, one-pot solution that delivers the full lasagna experience without layering. This creamy, hearty bowl combines browned beef, crushed tomatoes, and beef broth with broken lasagna noodles, finished with ricotta and mozzarella. Rich, comforting, and family-friendly, it reheats beautifully and makes weeknight dinners feel special. Enjoy bold Italian flavors in a spoon-friendly, easy-to-make soup.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp dried basil
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Salt, to taste
- 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 4 cups beef broth
- 8 lasagna noodles, broken into pieces
- ½ cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley or basil, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Add onion and cook for 3–4 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Season with Italian seasoning, dried basil, pepper, and salt.
- Pour in crushed tomatoes and beef broth. Bring to a boil.
- Add broken lasagna noodles and reduce heat to a simmer.
- Cook for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until noodles are tender.
- Stir in half of the mozzarella and Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Serve hot with a dollop of ricotta, extra cheese, and fresh herbs on top.
Notes
- Tip: Use lean ground beef or substitute with ground turkey for a lighter version.
- Break the lasagna noodles into pieces so they fit evenly in the pot.
- Leftovers keep well in the fridge for 3–4 days and reheat nicely.
- For a spicier kick, add crushed red pepper flakes to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240 ml)
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
Keywords: Lasagna Soup, Easy Lasagna Soup, One-pot dinner, Creamy soup, Beef pasta soup, Italian-American soup, Weeknight dinner, Comfort food, Cheesy soup, Tomato beef soup