Easy Lasagna Soup That Tastes Like Comfort in a Bowl
All the cozy, cheesy flavors of traditional lasagna in a one-pot, creamy soup. This easy lasagna soup is rich, hearty, and ready in 30 minutes—perfect for a weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef or Italian sausage
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
- 4 cups chicken or beef broth
- 8 lasagna noodles, broken into pieces (or 2 cups pasta)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp dried basil
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- ½ cup heavy cream or half-and-half
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Toppings:
- Ricotta cheese (or cottage cheese)
- Shredded mozzarella
- Grated parmesan
- Fresh basil or parsley
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat oil and cook meat until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Add onion and garlic; sauté until soft.
- Stir in tomato paste, then crushed tomatoes, broth, and seasonings.
- Bring to a simmer, add pasta, and cook 10–12 minutes.
- Reduce heat and stir in cream (and mozzarella if using).
- Serve hot with ricotta and fresh herbs on top
Notes
Store leftovers for up to 4 days. Add extra broth when reheating if needed. For gluten-free, use GF pasta.