Description
The Lasagna Soup Recipe combines the classic flavors of Italian lasagna—savory meat, rich tomato sauce, tender noodles, and melted cheese—all in a warm, hearty soup. With just one pot and under an hour of cooking, this dish will quickly become a family favorite. Garnish it with fresh basil and serve with crusty bread for an unforgettable meal!
Ingredients
For the Soup:
- 1 lb ground beef or Italian sausage
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce
- 1 (14 oz) can diced tomatoes
- 4 cups chicken broth (or beef broth)
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 8 lasagna noodles, broken into pieces
For the Cheese Topping:
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Fresh basil, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Meat:
Heat a large pot over medium heat. Add the ground beef or Italian sausage and cook until browned. Break it apart with a spoon and drain excess fat. - Sauté Aromatics:
Stir in the diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes or until softened. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. - Build the Base:
Pour in the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, Italian seasoning, crushed red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and pepper. Stir well and bring to a simmer. - Cook the Noodles:
Add the broken lasagna noodles to the pot and cook for 10-12 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. - Prepare the Cheese Mixture:
In a small bowl, mix ricotta cheese with grated Parmesan. Set aside. - Assemble and Serve:
Ladle the soup into bowls, top each with a dollop of the ricotta-Parmesan mixture, and sprinkle with shredded mozzarella. Garnish with fresh basil.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, use hot Italian sausage or add extra crushed red pepper flakes.
- If you want a creamier soup, stir in ½ cup of heavy cream before serving.
- To avoid soggy noodles when storing leftovers, cook them separately and add them when reheating.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 460 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 980 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
Keywords: Lasagna soup, Italian comfort food, one-pot meal, lasagna recipe, cheesy soup