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How to Make the Best Lasagna Soup – Cheesy and Comforting
This Lasagna Soup has all the rich, cheesy, and hearty flavors of classic lasagna in a cozy, one-pot soup! Made with ground beef, Italian sausage, crushed tomatoes, and tender lasagna noodles, it's a comforting and easy meal perfect for busy nights.
Ingredients
- For the Soup:
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ lb ground beef
- ½ lb Italian sausage mild or spicy
- ½ yellow onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes optional
- 1 can 28 oz crushed tomatoes
- 1 can 15 oz tomato sauce
- 4 cups chicken or beef broth
- 8 lasagna noodles broken into pieces
- ½ cup heavy cream optional, for creamier soup
- 2 tbsp fresh basil chopped (or 1 tsp dried basil)
- For the Cheese Topping:
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
- Cook the Meat:
- Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
- Add ground beef and Italian sausage, breaking it up with a spoon. Cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in onion and cook for 3 minutes until softened.
- Add garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Simmer the Soup:
- Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, and broth.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let simmer for 15 minutes.
- Cook the Noodles:
- Add broken lasagna noodles to the soup and simmer for 10-12 minutes, until tender. Stir occasionally.
- Stir in heavy cream (if using) and fresh basil.
- Make the Cheese Topping:
- In a small bowl, mix ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, and parsley.
- Serve And Enjoy:
- Ladle the soup into bowls and top each serving with a spoonful of the cheese mixture.
- Garnish with extra Parmesan and basil, if desired.
Notes
- Make It Lighter: Use ground turkey instead of beef and sausage, and swap heavy cream for whole milk.
- Make It Spicy: Add more red pepper flakes or use hot Italian sausage.
- Make It Gluten-Free: Use gluten-free lasagna noodles.
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat on the stovetop or microwave.
Nutrition
Calories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 28gFat: 22gFiber: 5g