Go Back

Classic Lasagna Soup

A cozy and comforting one-pot meal that brings all the cheesy goodness of traditional lasagna in a quick soup form.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Meat and Base
  • 1 lb ground beef or Italian sausage Use your preferred meat option.
  • 1 medium onion, chopped For flavor.
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced To enhance the aroma.
Liquids and Seasoning
  • 28 oz can crushed tomatoes For the base of the soup.
  • 4 cups chicken or beef broth Use low sodium if desired.
  • 2 cups water Adjust the consistency to your preference.
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil For herby flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano For herby flavor.
  • to taste Salt and pepper Season to preference.
Pasta and Cheese
  • 8 oz lasagna noodles, broken into pieces Customize to your pasta preference.
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese For creaminess.
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese For melting and gooeyness.
  • to taste Grated parmesan cheese for serving Sprinkle for extra flavor.
  • to taste Fresh basil for garnish (optional) Enhances presentation.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large pot, cook the ground beef or sausage over medium heat until browned. Drain any excess fat.
  2. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, cooking until the onions are translucent.
Cooking
  1. Stir in crushed tomatoes, broth, water, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
  2. Toss in the broken lasagna noodles and simmer for about 10 minutes or until the noodles are cooked.
  3. Stir in the ricotta and mozzarella cheese until melted and super creamy.
Serving
  1. Serve hot, garnished with grated parmesan and fresh basil if desired.

Notes

To enhance your experience, store leftover soup in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat with a splash of broth.