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One-Pot Creamy Lasagna Soup

A simple, hearty soup that captures all the delightful flavors of traditional lasagna in one pot, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course, Soups
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound ground beef or Italian sausage Can substitute with ground turkey or chicken.
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 can (14 ounces) diced tomatoes With juice.
  • 4 cups vegetable broth or chicken broth Use vegetable broth for a vegetarian version.
  • 8 ounces lasagna noodles, broken into pieces Gluten-free noodles can be used as an alternative.
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese Can substitute with cottage cheese or cream cheese.
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese Plus extra for serving.
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese Plus extra for serving.
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning Adjust to taste.
  • to taste none Salt and pepper Adjust based on preference.
  • as needed none Fresh basil for garnish
  • as needed none Garlic bread for serving

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large pot, brown the ground beef or Italian sausage over medium heat, then drain excess fat.
  2. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, cooking until soft.
Cooking
  1. Stir in the diced tomatoes (with juice), broth, and Italian seasoning. Bring to a boil.
  2. Add the broken lasagna noodles and reduce heat. Simmer until noodles are al dente.
  3. Stir in the ricotta cheese and half of the mozzarella cheese until melted and creamy.
  4. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serving
  1. Serve warm, garnished with remaining mozzarella, Parmesan cheese, and fresh basil. Enjoy with garlic bread on the side.

Notes

Let the soup cool completely before storing it. Place leftovers in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. For longer storage, freeze the soup in freezer-safe containers for up to 3 months. Remember to thaw it in the refrigerator overnight before reheating.