Description
Lasagna Soup is a warm, hearty twist on classic lasagna made in one pot. Rich tomato broth, tender pasta, savory ground beef, and a trio of melty cheeses make this soup comforting, flavorful, and family-friendly.
Ingredients
1–2 tbsp olive oil
1 lb ground beef
1 large onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 (15-oz) can diced tomatoes (undrained)
1 (15-oz) can tomato sauce
⅓ cup tomato paste (half of 6-oz can)
4 cups chicken broth
1–2 cups water (for adjusting thickness)
1 tbsp Italian seasoning
1 tsp sea salt (more to taste)
Black pepper, to taste
8 oz uncooked bowtie pasta
Toppings:
½ cup ricotta cheese
2 oz shredded mozzarella
¼ cup Parmesan (shaved or grated)
¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Heat a 4½‑quart soup pot over medium‑high heat. Add the olive oil and let it shimmer.
- Add the ground beef (or chosen protein), diced onion, and minced garlic. Cook the meat thoroughly, stirring occasionally to ensure even browning.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes (with their juice), tomato sauce, tomato paste, chicken broth, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and uncooked pasta.
- Increase the heat to high and allow the soup to reach a rolling boil.
- Reduce heat to a medium simmer and cook for 10–15 minutes, stirring frequently so the pasta doesn’t stick, until the pasta reaches your preferred doneness.
- If the soup becomes too thick, slowly stir in additional water or broth until it reaches your desired texture.
- Serve options:
- Option 1: Let it cool slightly, then stir in the ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan into the entire pot.
- Option 2: Dish out servings and top each with your preferred cheeses, garnishing with fresh parsley.
- Serve right away, or keep reading for tips on storing and reheating leftovers.
Notes
Use sturdy pasta like bowtie or rigatoni for better leftovers. Avoid lasagna noodles—they tend to break down. For a pressure cooker version, cook on high for 1 minute and use quick or natural release.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 169
- Sugar: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Protein: 12g