Lasagna soup combines Italian sausage, lasagna noodles, and cheeses in one pot for an easy comfort food dinner that's perfect for busy weeknights.
⏱ Time: 35 minutes
🍽 Servings: 6
⭐ Difficulty: Easy
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground Italian sausage or ground beef
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 4 cups chicken or beef broth
- 8 lasagna noodles, broken into bite-sized pieces
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup ricotta cheese
Optional Garnishes
- Fresh basil, chopped
- Grated Parmesan cheese
- Crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, cook the ground sausage or beef over medium heat until browned, breaking it into crumbles as it cooks. Drain excess grease if needed.
- Add the diced onion and cook for 3–4 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the tomato paste and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- Pour in the crushed tomatoes and broth. Stir in the basil, oregano, salt, and black pepper.
- Bring the soup to a gentle boil, then add the broken lasagna noodles.
- Reduce the heat and simmer for 12–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the noodles are tender.
- Stir in the heavy cream.
- Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the mozzarella cheese until melted and smooth.
- Ladle the soup into bowls and top each serving with a spoonful of ricotta cheese. Garnish with fresh basil or Parmesan if desired.
Quick Notes
- Italian sausage adds extra flavor, but lean ground beef works just as well.
- Stir the soup occasionally while the noodles cook to prevent them from sticking together.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. The noodles will continue to absorb liquid, so add a splash of broth when reheating.
- Freeze the soup without the noodles for the best texture. Cook fresh noodles when reheating if making ahead.
- Serve with garlic bread, toasted sourdough, or a simple green salad for a complete meal.
