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Best Lasagna Soup Recipe
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Best Lasagna Soup Recipe

This cheesy and hearty soup captures all the comforting flavors of classic lasagna in a quicker, one-pot dish. Perfect for a cozy dinner that’s ready in under an hour and loved by the whole family.
Servings: 2 cups
Calories: 465kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 lb ground beef preferably lean
  • 1/2 cup minced onion
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic about 6 garlic cloves
  • 28 oz crushed tomatoes low or no sodium
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional, adjust to taste
  • 4 cups beef broth low or no sodium
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 cups reginetti pasta or broken lasagna noodles about 5 oz
  • 1/4 cup ricotta cheese optional, for serving
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese optional, for serving

Instructions

Cook Ground Beef:

  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat for 3 minutes. Add the ground beef and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned.

Add Onion and Garlic:

  • Stir in the minced onion and garlic. Sauté for an additional 2–3 minutes until onions are translucent and garlic is fragrant.

Add Tomatoes and Seasoning:

  • Add the crushed tomatoes, bay leaf, dried herbs (basil, parsley, oregano), black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Stir well.

Add Broth and Water:

  • Pour in the beef broth and water. Stir to combine, then cover the pot and bring the soup to a boil over high heat. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.

Cook the Pasta:

  • Once boiling, add the uncooked pasta. Stir and reduce the heat to medium. Cook the soup uncovered for half the recommended cook time on the pasta package (e.g., if the box says 10 minutes, cook for 5 minutes). The pasta will continue cooking as the soup cools.

Finish Cooking:

  • After the pasta has cooked for half the recommended time, remove the pot from the heat. Let the soup sit uncovered for 5 minutes so the pasta finishes cooking. Discard the bay leaf.

Serve:

  • Ladle the soup into bowls and top with a dollop of ricotta cheese and a sprinkle of parmesan, if desired. Enjoy!

Notes

Pasta Cooking Tip: Slightly undercook the pasta as it will continue softening in the hot soup.
Broth Adjustment: Add more broth for a thinner soup, especially if the pasta absorbs too much liquid.
Pasta Options: Use broken lasagna noodles for authenticity, or substitute with other short pasta like penne or reginetti.
Spice Level: Customize the heat by adjusting the red pepper flakes or omitting them altogether.
Toppings: Ricotta can be replaced with shredded mozzarella for a creamier finish.