Description
This lasagna soup has all the flavor of traditional lasagna in a cozy, one-pot bowl—complete with savory tomato broth, ground beef or sausage, tender noodles, and melty cheese. Quick, hearty, and family-friendly, this easy soup recipe is perfect for chilly nights or meal prep!
Ingredients
- Ground beef or Italian sausage
- Onion, chopped
- Garlic, minced
- Crushed tomatoes
- Tomato paste
- Chicken or beef broth
- Italian seasoning
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper
- Lasagna noodles, broken into pieces
- Ricotta cheese
- Mozzarella cheese
- Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, cook ground beef or sausage over medium heat until browned. Drain fat if needed.
- Add chopped onion and cook until softened. Stir in minced garlic.
- Mix in tomato paste, crushed tomatoes, broth, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Add broken lasagna noodles and simmer until tender, about 10 minutes.
- In a small bowl, mix ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheeses.
- Ladle soup into bowls and top with a generous spoonful of the cheese mixture.
- Garnish with chopped basil or parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use ground turkey or go meatless with extra vegetables.
- Stir in a splash of heavy cream at the end for a creamy version.
- Substitute ricotta with cottage cheese if needed.
- Gluten-free noodles or alternative pasta shapes work well.
- Store cheese mixture separately when making ahead or freezing.
