Print

Easy Creamy Lasagna Soup Recipe

Easy Creamy Lasagna Soup Recipe
Print Recipe

★★★★★

4.9 from 25 reviews

This Easy Creamy Lasagna Soup combines all the comforting flavors of classic lasagna into a hearty, flavorful soup. With tender broken lasagna noodles, a rich tomato and beef broth, and a creamy finish topped with a mix of cheeses and fresh basil, this dish is perfect for cozy dinners and quick weeknight meals.

Ingredients

Scale

Soup

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, finely diced
  • 1 pound ground beef (80/20)
  • 5 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 25 ounces tomato basil pasta sauce
  • 28 ounces diced canned tomatoes
  • 4 cups chicken broth (more if you want a thinner soup)
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided (or more to taste)
  • 12 lasagna noodles, uncooked and broken into 2” pieces
  • ½ cup heavy cream (optional)

Garnishes

  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ½ cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated
  • ½ cup ricotta cheese
  • 6 tablespoons fresh basil, finely chopped

Instructions

  1. Prepare the base: Heat the olive oil in a large pot or dutch oven over medium heat. Add the finely diced onion and cook until softened and translucent, about 4-5 minutes. Add the ground beef and sauté until browned evenly, breaking it up as it cooks.
  2. Add seasoning and tomato paste: Stir in the minced garlic, red pepper flakes, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, dried oregano, and tomato paste. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, allowing the tomato paste to caramelize slightly.
  3. Add liquids and tomatoes: Pour in the tomato basil pasta sauce, diced canned tomatoes (with their juices), and chicken broth. Stir well and bring the mixture to a boil.
  4. Add noodles and simmer: Once boiling, add the broken lasagna noodles and the remaining 1 teaspoon kosher salt. Reduce the heat and let the soup simmer uncovered until the noodles become tender, approximately 12-15 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent noodles from sticking.
  5. Add cream and adjust consistency: Stir in the heavy cream to add richness and creaminess. If the soup is too thick, add 1-2 cups more chicken broth to achieve desired consistency. For extra creaminess, consider stirring in some shredded mozzarella or parmesan cheese directly into the soup.
  6. Serve and garnish: Ladle the hot soup into bowls and top each serving with spoonfuls of ricotta cheese, shredded mozzarella, grated parmesan, and a sprinkle of fresh chopped basil. Serve immediately and enjoy the comforting flavors.

Notes

  • Use dried lasagna noodles for the best texture; oven-ready lasagna noodles will become too soft when boiled in soup.
  • If you don’t have lasagna noodles, any long or short pasta you prefer can be substituted.
  • Adjust the red pepper flakes to control the heat level to your preference.
  • Adding extra chicken broth allows you to customize the thickness of the soup.
  • For a vegetarian version, substitute ground beef with cooked lentils or plant-based meat alternatives and use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.

Nutrition

Keywords: lasagna soup, creamy soup, Italian soup, comfort food, easy dinner, ground beef soup, tomato soup with pasta

Find it online: https://hannahdelgado.com/easy-creamy-lasagna-soup-recipe/