Nothing beats a chilly day (or night) with a steaming bowl of soup to warm your taste buds. But if you are tired of your usual bland soup and you want more flavors, then I am delighted to introduce you to lasagna soup – a classic Italian comfort food but with a twist!
A real lasagna soup is basically like lasagna with how it brings you comfort and heartwarming flavors with each spoonful. With that in mind, I am here to tell you how to make your own tasty lasagna soup with minimal effort!
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How to Make Lasagna Soup Recipe
The beauty of this lasagna soup recipe is that it does not stir away from the original taste of a traditional lasagna. So if you love lasagna in all forms, then you will definitely love this recipe as well!
So whether you are hosting a casual family dinner, a get-together with friends, or simply craving a comforting solo meal, this soup will fit right in with your taste buds which will give you a hearty satisfaction!
Ingredients:
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 2 cans of diced tomatoes, undrained
- 4 cups of low sodium beef broth
- 6 uncooked lasagna noodles, broken into 1 1/2 inch pieces
- 1 cup diced onion
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 cup of ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Using a large casserole dish or saucepan, brown the ground beef and onion over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and cook more for about 30 to 60 seconds then drain the liquid.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, Italian seasonings, and beef broth. Bring the whole mixture to a boil and then add and stir in the lasagna pieces.
- Reduce heat and cook the noodles for about 10 minutes more or until the noodles are tender.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- To create the cheese topping, add together the ricotta, parmesan, and salt in a small bowl.
- Scoop the soup into bowls and top with a dollop of the cheese mixture. Garnish with chopped parsley or fresh basil. Stir in the cheese mixture before eating.
More notes and tips to make this recipe
As you can already tell, making this soup is basically a one pot recipe since you will be using only a large pot to create this delicious recipe. The recipe is pretty straightforward with the basic ingredients that taste just like lasagna. But if you want to achieve the best result, I have here some more notes and tips to make this delicious lasagna soup!
- Make sure that you allow the soup base to simmer for a few minutes to let the flavors develop so you can achieve a rich and well balanced taste.
- In this recipe, we use lasagna noodles but feel free to experiment with different pasta shapes and sizes like fusilli, rigatoni, or farfalle to add a playful twist to your lasagna recipe.
- You can also mix up your cheese garnish to this easy soup recipe by incorporating other Italian cheeses like fontina or provolone for more taste!
- You can use Italian sausage or ground turkey instead of ground beef.
- Instead of beef broth, you can also use chicken broth.
- For a vegetarian lasagna soup, you can swap the meat for plant based alternatives including zucchini, mushrooms, spinach, and more!
What to serve with Lasagna Soup
Since this lasagna soup tastes amazing already even by eating on its own, you can still eat it with other side dishes or meals! With that in mind, here are some ideas on how to serve the soup along with other side dishes:
- Garlic Bread
- Grilled Vegetables
- Side Salad
- Air Fryer Asparagus
- Air Fryer Chickpeas
- And more!
How to store Lasagna Soup
Storing and reheating lasagna soup is easy! To store, just let the soup cool completely then transfer it to an airtight container. Store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 to 4 days.
If you want to store the soup longer, freeze lasagna soup in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months.
To reheat, just simply warm your lasagna soup on the stovetop over medium heat until it is hot and simmering. If your soup is frozen, thaw it first in the refrigerator overnight before warming it on the stove.
How to make low carb lasagna soup
It is very possible to make a low carb version of this lasagna soup. Just swap the regular lasagna noodles with zucchini noodles or sliced vegetables. Make sure to use lean ground turkey or beef and low carb veggies like bell peppers, onions, and celery!
There are also sugar-free tomato products out there you can use. This dish is very flexible so feel free to swap some ingredients out as long as it suits your preference.
Easy Lasagna Soup
 Everything you love about lasagna is here but in soup form! If you are craving for a tasty and hearty soup during a chilly night, then this lasagna soup recipe is the perfect meal for you! Trust me, you will love this lasagna soup 🙂
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 2 cans of diced tomatoes, undrained
- 4Â cups of low sodium beef brothÂ
- 6 uncooked lasagna noodles, broken into 1 1/2 inch pieces
- 1 cup diced onion
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 cup of ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Using a large casserole dish or saucepan, brown the ground beef and onion over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and cook more for about 30 to 60 seconds then drain the liquid.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, Italian seasonings, and beef broth. Bring to a boil and then add and stir in the lasagna pieces.
- Reduce to medium heat and cook the noodles for about 10 minutes more or until the noodles are tender.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- To create the cheese topping, add together the ricotta, parmesan, and salt in a small bowl.
- Scoop the soup into bowls and top with a dollop of the cheese mixture. Garnish with chopped parsley or fresh basil. Stir in the cheese mixture before eating.
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