Lasagna Soup
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By Alyssa Rivers
on Sep 28, 2022, Updated Aug 03, 2023 |
This lasagna soup recipe has all the flavors of classic lasagna packed into a warm and comforting soup! It is full of tender noodles, savory ground beef, rich marinara sauce, and melty cheese. It’s a delicious meal that your family will adore and want to enjoy again and again!
Fall is my favorite time of year because it can only mean one thing… Soup season! This lasagna soup pairs perfectly with a nice fresh salad and either this Homemade Easy Cheesy Garlic Bread or this delicious Focaccia for the perfect homecooked meal.
Reasons You’ll Love This Recipe
- Comfort Food: Lasagna is a classic comfort food, and turning it into soup is like double the comfort goodness!
- Simplicity: My family loves lasagna, but I don’t make it as much as I could because of the time it takes. This recipe will give you all the deliciousness of lasagna in half the time!
- Flavor: Something about letting all of the Italian flavors meld into this warm, creamy soup makes it bursting with flavor!
Lasagna Soup
Lasagna is always a huge hit at my house, so when I made the soup version of it, my kids went crazy! This soup is packed with all of the goodness of lasagna: tender noodles, savory meat, flavor-packed broth, and gooey cheese. It is divine! Both soup and lasagna are classic comfort foods, and I’ve combined them into the ultimate mega comfort dish: lasagna soup!
Lasagna soup has a delightful creamines to it in addition to that classic lasagna flavor. Your family will love this twist on the classic, plus it’s super simple and easy to make. And… one of the best parts about Italian food, in general, is it tastes even better the second day after all the flavors meld together. It’s a perfect homemade meal.
Soup Ingredients
Lasagna is a classic, homey comfort food that everyone loves. Making it in soup form is absolutely irresistible! You only need a few ingredients and lots of love to prepare this soup. Scroll to the recipe card for exact measurements.
- Lasagna Noodles: This keeps this dish classic! Break up the noodles into bite-sized pieces so that you can have some in every bite!
- Oil: Olive Oil is a classic in Italian cooking.
- Onion: Chop the onion up into small pieces so that the flavor gets distributed throughout the dish.
- Ground Beef: You can also use ground turkey or ground sausage, depending on what you prefer.
- Garlic: I like to use fresh, but garlic from a jar will also work in a pinch. 1/2 a teaspoon of minced garlic equals about one clove of garlic.
- Oregano: This is the must-have spice in lasagna!
- Tomato Paste: The tomato paste adds richness and depth to the tomato flavor.
- Chicken Broth: You can also use beef or vegetable broth in lasagna soup!
- Crushed Tomatoes: You can use diced tomatoes if you want bigger pieces, but my kids like them small.
- Chopped Fresh Basil: Fresh basil adds such a nice bright flavor.
- Grated Parmesan: Parmesan adds a delicious flavor and texture.
- Heavy Cream: You can also use half and half. check out my half-and-half recipe so that you don’t have to run to the store!
Lasagna Soup Recipe
- Boil: Cook the lasagna noodles according to the directions, drain, and drizzle with a bit of olive oil to prevent sticking.
- Sauté: In a large pot, add 1 Tablespoon of oil and suge the onion till softens.
- Cook: Add the ground meat, garlic, and oregano and cook until the meat is brown and cooked through. Add the tomato paste and stir for 2 minutes.
- Simmer: Pour in the chicken broth, tomatoes, and a cup of water, cover, and bring to simmer. Uncover and cook until slightly reduced, about 10 minutes. Stir in the noodles, basil, parmesan, and heavy cream, and heat for about 2 minutes.
- Garnish: Top with more fresh basil, ricotta, and parmesan if desired.
Cooking Tips and Tricks
I want you to enjoy this lasagna soup every time you make it! Here are some tips and tricks for making it turn out perfectly.
- Noodles: I cook the noodles separately to prevent them from getting overly cooked and mushy. I add the noodles to the soup right before serving. The soup can sit on the stove for a while simmering, but I don’t add the noodles until right at the end.
- Cook in the Soup: You can cook the noodles in the soup. Add them once you bring the broth to a simmer. Add one extra cup of water to compensate for what the noodles absorb.
- Protein: Use your favorite type of meat here. Italian sausage, spicy sausage, ground pork, turkey, chicken, and lean ground beef all work in this recipe.
- Cheese: Feel free to add different cheeses to garnish. Romano, asiago, or mozzarella are all favorites.
- Mix up the Pasta: Don’t have lasagna noodles? Don’t fret. You can use any type of pasta to make this soup. Use whatever you have on hand.
Storing Lasagna Soup
As I said, Italian food stores amazingly and almost tastes better the next day! Here is how you can enjoy your lasagna soup for lunch or dinner the next day!
- In the Refrigerator: If you know you’re going to have leftovers keep your noodles separate from the rest of the soup so that the noodles don’t soak up the extra broth and become super soft and mushy. Store the soup and pasta in separate airtight containers in the fridge for up to 3-4 days.
- In Freezer: Lasagna soup also freezes well. Again store the soup and noodles separately in freezer-safe containers for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight
- To Reheat, Warm the soup in a saucepan on the stove over medium heat. Once heated through, stir in the noodles and heat thoroughly, about 5-10 minutes.
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Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Drain and drizzle with a little bit of olive oil.
Add one tablespoon of olive oil to a large pot and heat over medium-high heat. Add the onion to cook until it starts to soften. Add the ground beef, garlic, and oregano to the pot and cook until the meat is brown and cooked throughout. Add the tomato paste, continue stirring, and cook for about 2 minutes.
Add the chicken broth, tomatoes, and 1 cup of water; cover and bring to a simmer. Uncover and cook until slightly reduced, about 10 minutes. Stir in the noodles, basil, parmesan, and heavy cream. Simmer for two more minutes.
Serve in bowls and garnish with chopped basil, ricotta cheese, and parmesan if desired.
Updated on September 28, 2022
Originally Posted on February 16, 2015
Calories: 452kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 25gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 62mgSodium: 323mgPotassium: 737mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 418IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 141mgIron: 4mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.