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A finished bowl of lasagna soup recipe with wide lasagna noodles, melted mozzarella on top, fresh parsley, and a basil leaf garnish.

lasagna soup recipe

A one-pot lasagna soup recipe that delivers all the cheesy, saucy comfort of classic lasagna in just 30 minutes. Perfect for busy families, hearty weeknights, or when you’re craving lasagna without the wait.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Simmer Time 10 minutes
Total Time 36 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian, Italian-American
Calories: 420

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb Ground beef or sausage - Or turkey chicken, or plant-based
  • 1 medium Yellow onion - Diced
  • 3 cloves Garlic - Minced
  • 2 tablespoon Tomato paste
  • 1 can (28 oz) Crushed tomatoes
  • 4 cups Beef broth - Or chicken/vegetable broth
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Salt - Adjust to taste
  • ½ teaspoon Black pepper
  • 8 oz Lasagna noodles - Broken into pieces or other pasta
  • 1 cup Ricotta cheese - Or cottage cheese
  • 1 cup Mozzarella shredded - Divided
  • ½ cup Parmesan grated - Or Romano/Asiago
  • 2 tablespoon Fresh basil/parsley - Chopped
  • ¼ teaspoon Black pepper - For cheese mixture
  • 1 cup Bell peppers - Diced
  • 1 cup Mushrooms - Sliced
  • 1 cup Spinach - Fresh or frozen
  • ¼ teaspoon Red pepper flakes - For heat

Equipment

  • 1 Large soup pot (Or Dutch oven)
  • 1 Wooden spoon (For stirring)
  • 1 Small bowl (For cheese mixture)
  • 1 Ladle (For serving)
  • 1 Sharp knife (For chopping)
  • 1 Cutting board (For vegetables and herbs)

Method
 

  1. Brown meat with onion, garlic, and tomato paste for flavor foundation
    A skillet containing browned ground beef and onions, with tomato paste being stirred in with a wooden spoon.
  2. Add tomatoes, broth, and seasoning then simmer to create a rich flavorful soup
    A saucepan filled with browned ground beef, tomatoes, diced peppers, and herbs, topped with fresh parsley and Parmesan.
  3. Bring soup to boil and cook noodles until tender while stirring occasionally
    A pot of lasagna soup simmering on the stove, with farfalle (bowtie) pasta floating in the tomato broth.
  4. Combine ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, and herbs into a creamy cheese mixture
    A bowl filled with ricotta cheese mixture, garnished with chopped fresh basil and cracked black pepper, with a wooden spoon resting inside.
  5. Ladle soup into bowls and top with cheese mixture before serving immediately
    A bowl of lasagna soup topped with a dollop of ricotta cheese mixture, fresh basil, and parsley, served in a rustic bowl on a wooden tray with a spoon beside it.

Nutrition

Serving: 350gCalories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 28gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 920mgPotassium: 820mgFiber: 4gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 950IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 220mgIron: 3mg

Notes

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