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Easy Weeknight Lasagna Soup Recipe

Close-up of a bowl of rich, red lasagna soup topped with dollops of ricotta, grated parmesan, and fresh parsley.
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Make this hearty, comforting lasagna soup in one pot. It captures all the flavor of classic lasagna without the layering hassle, making it a perfect family-friendly dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound Italian sausage (casings removed) or ground beef
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 8 ounces broken lasagna noodles
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream (optional, for creamier soup)
  • 1 cup fresh spinach, roughly chopped
  • 1/2 cup ricotta cheese, for topping
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, for topping

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the Italian sausage or ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain off any excess grease.
  2. Add the chopped onion to the pot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Pour in the crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, chicken broth, and water. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
  5. Add the broken lasagna noodles to the simmering broth. Cook according to the pasta package directions, usually 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
  6. If using, stir in the heavy cream and chopped spinach. Cook until the spinach wilts, about 1 minute.
  7. Taste the soup and adjust salt and pepper as needed.
  8. Ladle the lasagna soup into bowls. Top each serving with a dollop of ricotta cheese and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese.

Notes

  • For a low carb lasagna soup alternative, substitute the lasagna noodles with zucchini noodles added during the last 5 minutes of cooking, or omit noodles entirely for a thicker, broth-based soup.
  • To make this a one pot lasagna soup, brown the meat and build the soup entirely in the same pot.
  • If you prefer a thicker and creamier lasagna soup, increase the heavy cream to 1 cup or stir in 2 ounces of cream cheese with the broth.
  • Serve with crusty bread for dipping.

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