Description
A hearty and comforting Lasagna Soup that captures the flavors of classic lasagna in a warm, easy-to-make bowl. Combining ground beef, Italian seasoning, broken lasagna noodles, and three types of cheese, this soup is perfect for cozy dinners and serves 6 in about 45 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Aromatics
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Broth and Tomatoes
- 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
Pasta
- 8 lasagna noodles, broken into pieces
Cheeses
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Brown the Beef and Aromatics: In a large pot over medium heat, brown the ground beef together with the chopped onion and minced garlic until the beef is fully cooked and the onions are tender, stirring frequently to prevent sticking.
- Add Tomatoes, Broth, and Seasoning: Pour in the crushed tomatoes and beef broth, then sprinkle in the Italian seasoning. Stir everything together to combine.
- Simmer the Soup Base: Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer gently for about 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
- Cook the Lasagna Noodles: Add the broken pieces of lasagna noodles directly into the simmering soup. Continue cooking until the noodles are tender, about 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent the noodles from sticking.
- Add Cheeses and Serve: Stir the ricotta cheese and half of the shredded mozzarella cheese into the soup until creamy and well combined. Serve hot, topped with the remaining mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese for an extra cheesy finish.
Notes
- Breaking the lasagna noodles into pieces helps them cook evenly in the soup and mimics the texture of layered lasagna.
- For a leaner version, substitute ground beef with ground turkey or chicken.
- You can prepare this soup a day ahead; flavors deepen when refrigerated overnight. Reheat gently on the stovetop.
- Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper to taste before serving, if desired.
- To make it vegetarian, replace beef broth with vegetable broth and omit the ground beef.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Keywords: lasagna soup, comfort food, easy soup recipe, Italian soup, cheesy soup, ground beef soup
