Description
Lasagna soup is a hearty one-pot meal that combines all the flavors of classic lasagna rich tomato sauce, savory ground beef, creamy ricotta, and melted mozzarella into a warm and comforting bowl. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy dinners, this dish is easy to make, customizable, and full of bold Italian flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 4 cups beef broth
- 8 oz lasagna noodles, broken into pieces
- 1 cup diced onion
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Optional Add-Ins:
- Spinach
- Zucchini
- Mushrooms
Instructions
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, brown ground beef over medium heat; drain excess fat.
- Add diced onion and garlic, sauté until softened.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes, beef broth, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer.
- Add broken lasagna noodles and cook 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender.
- Ladle soup into bowls, top each with a dollop of ricotta and a sprinkle of mozzarella.
- Serve warm and enjoy.
Notes
- Use high-quality canned tomatoes for best flavor.
- Simmer longer for deeper flavor.
- Let soup rest 5–10 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Vegetarian option: use lentils or plant-based crumbles instead of beef.
- For a low-carb version, replace noodles with zucchini noodles or spaghetti squash.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup, Main Dish
- Method: One-Pot, Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 940 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 58 mg