Description
All the comforting flavors of lasagna — rich tomato broth, tender noodles, and melty cheese — made easy in one pot. This Easy Lasagna Soup is cozy, cheesy, and ready in 30 minutes.
Ingredients
SOUP BASE
- 1 lb (450 g) lean ground beef or Italian sausage
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning (or a mix of basil, oregano, thyme)
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 can (28 oz) crushed or diced tomatoes
- 1 jar (24 oz) marinara or pasta sauce
- 4 cups beef or chicken broth
- 8–10 lasagna noodles, broken into small pieces
- Salt and pepper to taste
CHEESE LAYER & GARNISH
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese (for dolloping)
- Fresh basil or parsley, for garnish
OPTIONAL ADD-INS
- 2 cups spinach or chopped zucchini
- 1/4 cup red wine for depth (optional)
- 1/4 cup heavy cream for creamier texture
Instructions
1. Heat a large soup pot over medium heat and drizzle with olive oil. Add diced onion and sauté 3–4 minutes until softened.
2. Add minced garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant. Add ground beef or sausage and brown, breaking it up with a spoon. Season with Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
3. Pour in crushed tomatoes, marinara sauce, and broth. Stir well, scraping up any browned bits from the pot. Bring to a simmer.
4. Break lasagna noodles into small pieces and add to the pot. Simmer uncovered 8–10 minutes until pasta is al dente. Stir occasionally.
5. Once noodles are tender, stir in mozzarella and Parmesan until melted. Adjust seasoning to taste.
6. Ladle into bowls and top with a spoonful of ricotta and fresh basil. Serve warm with crusty bread or garlic toast.
Notes
Storage: Cool completely and refrigerate up to 4 days. For freezing, store soup base without noodles and add pasta when reheating.
Reheat gently over medium heat, adding a splash of broth if thickened.
To make vegetarian: omit meat, use vegetable broth, and add mushrooms or spinach.
For a creamier version, stir in a splash of heavy cream or a dollop of ricotta right before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: One-Pot Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 65mg