If you love hearty dishes like classic beef chili or warming bowls such as seasonal vegetable soup, then this lasagna soup is going to be your new favorite. It’s got all the flavors of traditional lasagna—tomato-rich broth, tender pasta, savory meat, and plenty of melted cheese—served up in a cozy one-pot meal.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 lb ground beef or Italian sausage
- 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
- 6 cups chicken or beef broth
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp oregano
- ½ tsp chili flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 8–10 lasagna noodles, broken into pieces
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella
- ½ cup grated Parmesan
- Fresh basil for garnish
Directions
- Cook the base: Heat olive oil in a large pot. Add onion and garlic, cook until fragrant.
- Brown the meat: Stir in ground beef or sausage and cook until browned. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Build the broth: Add crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, broth, Italian seasoning, oregano, chili flakes, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 15 minutes.
- Cook the pasta: Add broken lasagna noodles and simmer until tender, about 10–12 minutes.
- Mix the cheese: In a bowl, combine ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan.
- Serve: Ladle soup into bowls, top with a spoonful of the cheese mixture, and garnish with basil.
Why I Love This Recipe
This soup is rich, cheesy, and comforting, with all the flavors of lasagna but without the layering and baking. It’s a one-pot meal that’s quick enough for weeknights yet cozy enough for Sunday dinners.
FAQs
Can I make it vegetarian?
Yes! Skip the meat and add extra veggies like mushrooms, zucchini, or spinach.
Can I use different pasta?
Absolutely. Penne, rotini, or bowtie pasta all work well.
Does it reheat well?
Yes, but the noodles absorb broth as it sits. Add extra broth when reheating.
Can I freeze lasagna soup?
Yes, though it’s best to freeze without the pasta. Add fresh noodles when reheating.
Conclusion
This lasagna soup is everything you love about Italian comfort food in one bowl—hearty, cheesy, and satisfying. For more cozy recipes, don’t miss our crockpot chicken & vegetable stew and other warming dishes on the blog.
With love,
Chef Yolanda
Lasagna Soup – Comfort in a Bowl
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
Description
All the flavors of classic lasagna in a cozy one-pot soup—savory broth, tender noodles, rich tomato base, and plenty of melty cheese. Comfort food in a bowl!
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 lb ground beef or Italian sausage
- 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
- 6 cups chicken or beef broth
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp chili flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 8–10 lasagna noodles, broken into pieces
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook until softened and fragrant.
- Add ground beef or sausage and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, broth, Italian seasoning, oregano, chili flakes, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 15 minutes.
- Add broken lasagna noodles and cook until tender, about 10–12 minutes.
- In a small bowl, mix ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan together.
- Ladle soup into bowls, top with a spoonful of the cheese mixture, and garnish with fresh basil.
Notes
Make it vegetarian by skipping the meat and adding extra veggies. Reheat with extra broth as noodles absorb liquid. For freezing, store without noodles and add fresh when reheating.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 1100mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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