Easy and Comforting Lasagna Soup
A rich, comforting lasagna soup packed with all the classic flavors of traditional lasagna, but in an easy-to-make, one-pot meal!
Ingredients
- ½ pound ground beef or Italian sausage
- ½ small onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 can 14.5 oz crushed tomatoes
- 2 cups beef broth
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 4 lasagna noodles broken into pieces
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup ricotta cheese
- 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Brown the meat: In a large pot, cook the ground beef or sausage over medium heat until browned. Drain excess grease if needed.
- Sauté the aromatics: Add the diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened. Stir in the garlic and tomato paste, cooking for another 30 seconds.
- Add the broth and tomatoes: Pour in the crushed tomatoes and beef broth, stirring to combine. Add the Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer.
- Cook the noodles: Add the broken lasagna noodles to the pot and let them cook for 8-10 minutes, or until tender. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Stir in the cheese: Remove the pot from heat and stir in the mozzarella, ricotta, and parmesan until melted and creamy.
- Serve and enjoy: Ladle the soup into bowls, garnish with fresh basil, and enjoy warm!