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Bowl of lasagna soup with cheese and herbs
ChefMaster Emily

Easy Lasagna Soup

All the cozy comfort of classic lasagna, but in a slurpable, spoon-hugging bowl of pure joy! This one-pot wonder is meaty, cheesy, and rich with Italian-American flavors—perfect for weeknight dinners without the layering fuss.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian-American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb ground beef or Italian sausage
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 28 oz crushed tomatoes
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
  • 8 oz lasagna noodles broken into pieces
  • 6 cups beef broth
Cheese Toppings
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • fresh basil or parsley optional, for garnish

Equipment

  • Soup Pot

Method
 

  1. Heat a large soup pot over medium heat. Add the ground beef or sausage and cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks. Drain excess grease.
  2. Add chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté until softened and fragrant, about 3–5 minutes.
  3. Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, and Italian seasoning. Cook for 2 minutes to deepen the flavors.
  4. Pour in beef broth and bring to a gentle boil. Add broken lasagna noodles and simmer until tender, about 12–15 minutes.
  5. Stir in mozzarella and Parmesan cheese until melted. Ladle soup into bowls, top with dollops of ricotta, and garnish with herbs if desired.

Notes

For best results, break the noodles into small pieces and serve with a dollop of ricotta on top. You can make the soup base ahead and add noodles fresh to avoid sogginess. To make it vegetarian, skip the meat and use vegetable broth with more vegetables.