Homemade Lasagna Soup
A cozy, hearty soup that brings all the flavors of lasagna into a comforting bowl, ready in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Soup Base
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 yellow onion chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
Meat & Seasoning
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Liquids & Pasta
- 28 ounce crushed tomatoes
- 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 8 lasagna noodles broken into pieces
Toppings
- 0.5 cup ricotta cheese
- 0.5 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil chopped
Instructions
Soup Base
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic; sauté until onions are translucent, about 3 minutes.
Meat & Seasoning
- Add ground beef; cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Stir in Italian seasoning, oregano, salt, and black pepper; cook for 1 minute.
Liquids & Pasta
- Pour in crushed tomatoes and beef broth; bring to a boil.
- Stir in broken lasagna noodles; reduce heat and simmer until noodles are tender, about 10 minutes.
Toppings
- Ladle soup into bowls and top each with ricotta, mozzarella, and chopped fresh basil before serving.
Notes
After cooling slightly, the flavors meld beautifully.
For a lighter version, substitute ground turkey and use part-skim cheeses.
To reheat frozen soup, thaw overnight and warm gently on the stove, adding a splash of broth if needed.