Description
Easy Creamy Lasagna Soup is the ultimate cozy meal that combines all the classic flavors of lasagna into a rich, creamy soup. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual family gatherings, this dish can be made in under 30 minutes using your stovetop, Instant Pot, or slow cooker. With a hearty base of ground beef, savory herbs, and delicious cheeses, every spoonful is a comforting delight that will satisfy even the pickiest eaters. Customize it to your liking by adjusting the thickness and swapping ingredients based on personal preferences.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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)
- 12 lasagna noodles (uncooked and broken into 2" pieces)
- ½ cup heavy cream (optional)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup parmesan cheese (freshly grated)
- ½ cup ricotta cheese
- 6 tbsp fresh basil (finely chopped)
Instructions
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté finely diced onion until soft.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned. Stir in garlic, red pepper flakes, salt, oregano, and tomato paste.
- Pour in tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, and chicken broth; bring to a boil. Add broken lasagna noodles and simmer until noodles are tender.
- If desired, stir in heavy cream for extra richness. Adjust soup thickness with more chicken broth if needed.
- Serve hot in bowls topped with ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, and fresh basil.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1 ½ cups)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: To make it vegetarian-friendly, substitute ground beef with lentils or mushrooms and use vegetable broth. For gluten-free options, replace traditional lasagna noodles with gluten-free alternatives.