Description
A quick and comforting lasagna soup that captures the flavors of traditional lasagna without the long prep time. It features tender noodles, rich meat, and a creamy finish, ready in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound lean ground beef (90/10)
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1 jar (24 oz) marinara sauce
- 8–10 broken pieces of dry lasagna noodles
- 1 tablespoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup heavy cream or 4 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until no longer pink. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add diced onion to the pot with the beef and cook until translucent and soft. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth, crushed tomatoes, and marinara sauce. Stir in Italian seasoning and red pepper flakes. Bring to a gentle simmer and let bubble for 5 minutes to meld flavors.
- Break lasagna noodles into 2-inch pieces and add to the simmering soup. Stir to ensure noodles are submerged. Cover and cook for 8-10 minutes until noodles are tender, stirring occasionally.
- Remove pot from heat. Stir in heavy cream or cream cheese until fully dissolved. Taste and season with salt and black pepper as needed.
- Ladle soup into bowls. Top with shredded mozzarella cheese and fresh basil if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
Noodles absorb liquid as they cook; add extra broth or water when reheating. For best texture, ensure noodles are fully submerged. Can be made vegetarian by swapping beef for lentils or plant-based meat. Can be made low-carb by skipping noodles and adding zucchini or cauliflower rice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 900
- Fat: 28
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 25
Keywords: lasagna soup, comfort food, quick dinner, Italian soup, ground beef soup, creamy soup, weeknight meals, meal prep