Description
This cozy lasagna soup has all the flavors of classic lasagna—savory beef, rich tomato broth, tender noodles, and plenty of melty cheese—without the layering or baking. It’s a one-pot dinner that’s weeknight-friendly, family-approved, and perfect for chilly nights.
Ingredients
2 tbsp olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
1 lb ground beef (80/20, or substitute turkey/chicken)
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 jar (24 oz) tomato-basil pasta sauce
1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
4 cups chicken broth (plus more if needed)
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp kosher salt (plus more to taste)
8–10 lasagna noodles, broken into 2-inch pieces (avoid oven-ready noodles)
½ cup heavy cream (optional, for creaminess)
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup ricotta cheese
Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
Instructions
Cook the aromatics: In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until softened, about 3–4 minutes. Stir in garlic and red pepper flakes.
Brown the beef: Add ground beef, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon. Cook until browned all over.
Build the broth: Stir in tomato paste and let it cook for 1–2 minutes. Add pasta sauce, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, oregano, and salt. Bring to a simmer.
Cook the noodles: Add the broken lasagna noodles directly into the pot. Stir to prevent sticking and cook until tender, about 10–12 minutes. Add extra broth if needed.
Finish the soup: Stir in heavy cream (if using). Taste and adjust seasoning.
Serve: Ladle into bowls and top each serving with mozzarella, Parmesan, ricotta, and fresh basil.
Notes
For a lighter version, use ground turkey and skip the cream.
To freeze, make the soup without noodles and cream; add those fresh when reheating.
Swap in other pasta shapes if you don’t have lasagna noodles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup, Dinner
- Method: Stovetop (adaptable for Instant Pot or slow cooker)
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (with cheese toppings)
- Calories: ~420
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 820 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
Keywords: lasagna soup, one-pot dinner, cozy soup recipe
