Lasagna Soup is an all time favorite! This savory lasagna dish is perfect for fall and makes a great lunch or dinner!
Lasagna soup is a simple and delicious way to enjoy a traditional Italian dish. It’s easy to make in about 30 minutes, and enjoyed by the whole family.
I have to say that this is probably one of the best soups I’ve had and perfect for a cold day. I usually make a traditional lasagna meal but never have tried it in a soup.
After trying it I was hooked and could not get over how creamy and delicious the soup turned out. I think this is going to be our new comfort meal for the winter.
This lasagna soup recipe is also a great way to use up leftovers. If you have any leftover lasagna noodles, you can make lasagna soup with them. Just add some broth, tomato sauce, cream, seasonings and cheese to the noodles and you’re good to go. Everyone will love this soup, even the kiddos!
What is Lasagna Soup?
Lasagna Soup is a type of soup that is made from layers of pasta, sauce, and cheese. The most popular version of lasagna soup is made with ground beef and sausage, but there are also vegetarian and vegan versions available. The noodles in lasagna soup are often pre-cooked and just need to be reheated in the soup before being served.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Hearty and Filling!
- Easy to Make!
- Tastes Delicious!
- Budget-Friendly Meal!
What You’ll Need
- Ground Beef
- Salt and Pepper
- Onion
- Garlic
- Italian Seasoning
- Tomato Paste
- Canned Tomatoes
- Beef Broth
- Mini Lasagna Noodles – can use broken full-size lasagna noodles.
- Heavy Whipping Cream
- Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
- Ricotta Cheese
- Basil and Parsley – optional garnish
Note: you may need olive oil in the sauteed onions and garlic stage if using a lower fat beef.
How to Make Lasagna Soup
In a large pot, add ground beef and cook over medium heat until browned and no pink remains.
Add in minced garlic and cook for about 4 minutes or until translucent. Add in the garlic and continue cooking for an additional minute. Drain excess fat.
Stir in the tomato paste and Italian seasoning until beef is well-coated in both. Add the tomatoes and broth and increase heat to medium-high.
Once the broth comes to a simmer, add the lasagna noodles and reduce heat back to medium. Cook noodles for about 8 minutes or until they reach your desired tenderness.
Stir in the heavy whipping cream and allow to cook for 3 more minutes.
In a small bowl, combine the mozzarella and ricotta cheese. Garnish each bowl with a dollop of the cheese medley and optional basil or parsley.
Recipe Tips and Variations
- You can use ground turkey or Italian sausage instead of ground beef.
- Try other noodles like penne if you don’t have any lasagna noodles.
- Don’t over cook noodles to avoid getting too mushy.
- Add a little bit of heat with some red pepper flakes.
- Can be made without meat.
Can I Freeze Lasagna Soup?
Yes, you can freeze lasagna soup. I suggest only freezing the soup base and leaving out the noodles and cheese as they can get mushy after reheating.
Why is My Soup Runny?
If the soup is too runny add a little bit more heavy cream or 2 tsp cornstarch to thicken it.
What to Serve with Lasagna Soup
Lasagna soup can be enjoyed with a variety of sides, but some of the most common are garlic bread, a tossed salad, and steamed vegetables
Recipe
Lasagna Soup
Ingredients
- 1 lb Ground Beef
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- 1 Onion minced
- 4 Garlic Cloves minced
- 1 Tablespoon Italian Seasoning
- 2 Tablespoons Tomato Paste
- 14 oz Canned Tomatoes
- 4 ½-5 cups Beef Broth
- 1-2 cups Mini Lasagna Noodles as desired (can use broken full-size lasagna noodles)
- ½ cup Heavy Whipping Cream 35%
- 1 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
- ½ cup Ricotta Cheese
- Basil and Parsley optional garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, add ground beef and cook over medium heat until browned and no pink remains.
- Add in minced garlic and cook for about 4 minutes or until translucent. Add in the garlic and continue cooking for an additional minute. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in the tomato paste and Italian seasoning until beef is well-coated in both. Add the tomatoes and broth and increase heat to medium-high.
- Once the broth comes to a simmer, add the lasagna noodles and reduce heat back to medium.
- Cook noodles for about 8 minutes or until they reach your desired tenderness.
- Stir in the heavy whipping cream and allow to cook for 3 more minutes.
- In a small bowl, combine the mozzarella and ricotta cheese.
- Garnish each bowl with a dollop of the cheese medley and optional basil or parsley.
Notes
Nutrition Disclosure
Nutritional facts are estimates and are provided as a courtesy to the reader. Please utilize your own brand nutritional values to double check against our estimates. Nutritional values are calculated via a third party. Changing ingredients, amounts or cooking technique will alter the estimated nutritional calculations.
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