This hearty Lasagna Soup brings all the cozy flavors of traditional lasagna into a warming, one-pot meal. Ready in just 50 minutes, this soul-satisfying soup combines tender pasta, savory meat, and rich tomato broth topped with melty cheese. Perfect for busy weeknights when you want the taste of homemade lasagna without the long prep time. Each comforting bowl delivers 31g of protein while keeping the indulgent essence of the classic Italian dish.
Ingredients for Hearty Lasagna Soup
- Meats: 1/2 lb lean ground beef and 1/2 lb Italian sausage, creates perfect savory base
- Aromatics: Yellow onion and 3 cloves garlic, minced – adds depth of flavor
- Sauce Base: Marinara sauce, tomato paste, and chicken broth – creates rich broth
- Pasta: 9 lasagna noodles, broken into pieces – authentic lasagna texture
- Cheese Blend: Ricotta, mozzarella, and parmesan – creates classic lasagna finish
- Seasonings: Red pepper flakes, parsley, oregano, basil – adds Italian flair
- Optional: Fresh spinach leaves – adds nutrition and color
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Brown the Meats: Cook beef and sausage until browned, season with salt and pepper. Drain excess fat
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat olive oil, cook onions until soft, add garlic until fragrant
- Create the Base: Combine tomato paste, marinara, spices, and broth with cooked meat
- Cook Pasta: Bring to boil, add broken lasagna noodles, reduce heat and cook until tender
- Add Greens: Stir in spinach if using
- Prepare Cheese Mix: Combine mozzarella, parmesan, and ricotta in a bowl
- Serve: Ladle hot soup into bowls, top with cheese mixture and fresh basil
Cooking Techniques
This cozy soup comes together in one pot, making cleanup a breeze! The key to amazing flavor is browning the meat well – let it develop a nice golden crust before breaking it up. When cooking the onions, take your time to let them become soft and translucent. They’ll add a wonderful sweetness to your soup. Breaking the lasagna noodles into smaller pieces helps them cook evenly and makes the soup easier to eat.
Make It Your Own
Love mushrooms? Add 8 ounces of sliced mushrooms when cooking the onions. For a lighter version, try ground turkey instead of beef. You can swap the lasagna noodles for any short pasta like bow ties or rotini. Not a fan of ricotta? Cottage cheese makes a great substitute! For extra vegetables, try adding diced zucchini or carrots with the onions.
Serving Suggestions
Serve this hearty soup with warm, crusty garlic bread for the perfect Italian-inspired meal. A simple green salad with light vinaigrette adds freshness and balance. Make sure to give everyone a big spoonful of the cheese mixture – it melts beautifully into the hot soup and creates that classic lasagna experience. Add extra fresh basil on top for a punch of color and flavor!
Storage Tips
Keep the cheese mixture separate from leftover soup. Store both in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 3 days. The noodles will soak up more broth as they sit, so when reheating, add a splash of extra broth or water to thin the soup. Warm gently on the stovetop or in the microwave, then top with the cold cheese mixture – it will melt perfectly into your hot soup!
Lasagna Soup
Equipment
- Large pot
- small bowl
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1/2 pound lean ground beef
- 1/2 pound ground Italian sausage
- 1 yellow onion chopped
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 Tablespoons tomato paste
- 24 ounce marinara sauce
- 7 cups low sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
- 9 lasagna noodles broken into pieces
Seasonings
- salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 Tablespoons fresh parsley chopped (or 2 tsp dried)
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
To Finish
- 2 cups fresh spinach leaves optional
- 10 ounces ricotta cheese or cottage cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- fresh basil for serving
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium-high heat, cook ground beef and sausage until browned. Season with salt and pepper as you cook. Drain grease and remove meat from the pot.
- In a large pot heat olive oil over medium heat. Toss in diced onion and sauté for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add in minced garlic and cook for another minute or two.
- Stir in tomato paste, marinara sauce, spices, and broth. Return meat to pot.
- Bring to boil then add lasagna noodles (broken into 4ths) to pot and reduce heat to medium-low and cook, stirring occasionally, until noodles are tender. Add spinach, if using.
- In a small bowl, stir together mozzarella, Parmesan and ricotta cheeses
- Ladle the hot soup into bowls, and dollop a scoop of the cheese mixture on top. Garnish with fresh basil
