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Delicious bowl of easy creamy lasagna soup garnished with cheese and herbs

Easy Creamy Lasagna Soup

A comforting soup version of classic lasagna featuring layers of flavors from ground beef, melty cheeses, and rich tomato sauce in a warm bowl.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: Comfort Food, Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Base ingredients
  • 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
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt (divided or more to taste)
  • 12 pieces lasagna noodles (uncooked and broken into 2" pieces)
  • ½ cup heavy cream (optional)
Cheeses
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ½ cup parmesan cheese (freshly grated)
  • ½ cup ricotta cheese
Garnishes
  • 6 tablespoons fresh basil (finely chopped)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Place a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat and add olive oil. Once shimmering, add the finely diced onion.
  2. Cook the onion until soft and translucent, about 5–7 minutes. Add the ground beef and sauté, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned all over and no pink remains (about 6–8 minutes).
  3. Stir in minced garlic, red pepper flakes, salt, dried oregano, and tomato paste. Cook for 1–2 minutes until the tomato paste darkens slightly.
  4. Add the tomato basil pasta sauce, diced canned tomatoes (with their juices), and chicken broth. Stir to combine and bring to a boil.
  5. Once boiling, add the broken lasagna noodles and remaining salt. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook until noodles are tender, about 10–12 minutes.
  6. Stir in heavy cream for a creamier texture. If too thick, add more chicken broth to desired consistency.
Serving
  1. Ladle the soup into bowls and top with ricotta, extra mozzarella, parmesan, and fresh basil.

Notes

Use a good-quality tomato basil sauce for the best flavor. Substitute ground beef with crumbled tofu or cooked lentils for a vegetarian version. Store leftovers in an airtight container for 3-4 days. Freeze soup without dairy for best texture.