Description
This hearty Lasagna Soup combines all the loved flavors of classic lasagna in a comforting, easy-to-make soup form. Featuring seasoned ground beef, tender noodles, rich tomato broth, and creamy cheeses, it’s a perfect 45-minute meal that warms you up on any day with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
Soup Base
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 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, onion, and garlic: In a large pot over medium heat, cook the ground beef with chopped onion and minced garlic until the beef is fully browned and the onion is softened, about 6-8 minutes. Drain any excess fat if necessary.
- Add tomatoes, broth, and seasoning: Stir in the crushed tomatoes, beef broth, and Italian seasoning, combining all ingredients thoroughly in the pot to form the soup base.
- Simmer the soup: Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer uncovered for 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
- Cook the noodles: Add the broken lasagna noodles to the simmering soup and cook until the noodles are tender, approximately 8-10 minutes.
- Incorporate the cheeses: Stir in the ricotta cheese and half of the shredded mozzarella into the soup until well combined, creating a creamy texture.
- Serve with toppings: Ladle the soup into bowls and top each serving with the remaining mozzarella cheese and the grated Parmesan for extra flavor and richness. Serve hot.
Notes
- Break lasagna noodles into bite-size pieces for easier eating in soup form.
- You can substitute ground turkey for beef for a leaner option.
- For a vegetarian version, replace beef with mushrooms and use vegetable broth.
- Make sure to stir often when cooking noodles in the soup to prevent sticking.
- Letting the soup rest for a few minutes before serving allows the noodles to absorb more flavor.
