Lasagna Soup

Here’s a cozy, comforting recipe for Lasagna Soup — all the flavors of classic lasagna, but in a hearty, easy-to-make soup form!

🍲 Lasagna Soup

🍽️ Servings: 6

⏱️ Time: About 45 minutes

🧂 Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground beef (or Italian sausage)

• 1 small onion, diced

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes

• 4 cups beef or chicken broth

• 1 tbsp tomato paste

• 1 tsp dried basil

• 1 tsp dried oregano

• 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

• Salt & pepper, to taste

• 6 oz no-boil lasagna noodles, broken into bite-sized pieces

• 1 cup ricotta cheese

• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

• Fresh basil or parsley for garnish

👩‍🍳 Instructions:

1. Brown the meat

   • In a large pot, cook ground beef and onion over medium heat until browned and onion is softened.

   • Drain excess fat.

2. Add garlic & tomato paste

   • Stir in garlic and tomato paste; cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

3. Add liquids & seasoning

   • Add crushed tomatoes, broth, basil, oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.

   • Bring to a simmer.

4. Cook noodles

   • Add broken lasagna noodles to the pot.

   • Simmer until noodles are tender, about 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally.

5. Serve

   • Ladle soup into bowls.

   • Top each serving with a dollop of ricotta, shredded mozzarella, Parmesan, and fresh herbs.

✅ Tips:

• Use Italian sausage for extra flavor.

• Swap noodles for gluten-free pasta if needed.

• Add chopped spinach or kale for extra greens.

• Leftovers taste great reheated — add a splash of broth if it thickens too much.