Lasagna Soup is easily made with ground beef, onion, garlic, Italian seasonings, tomato sauce, pasta and served with mozzarella cheese!
A DELICIOUSLY COMFORTING SOUP RECIPE
What is more comforting than a pasta-type soup? This is a fun little twist on lasagna. And like many other soups, you can add in whatever flavors you enjoy. Mushrooms or even ricotta cheese can be added. Make it your own. But it is seriously delicious. And seriously comforting.
TIPS FOR MAKING LASAGNA SOUP:
- There is a type of pasta called 'Mafalda' pasta. It is shaped like little lasagna noodles. They would be perfect in this.
- This can be made meatless.
- Try switching up the ground beef or with ground Italian sausage. Make it to your family's tastes!
- Try serving with a dollop of ricotta cheese. It adds depth of flavor and texture!
INGREDIENTS NEEDED: (FULL RECIPE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE POST)
- ground beef (or ground Italian sausage)
- onion
- green pepper
- garlic
- ground thyme
- Italian seasoning
- salt
- brown sugar
- chicken broth
- petite diced tomatoes
- tomato sauce
- lasagna noodles
- parmesan cheese
- mozzarella cheese
HOW TO MAKE LASAGNA SOUP:
In a large pot, brown and crumble ground beef along with the onion and bell pepper. Add in garlic during the last couple of minutes of cooking so it doesn't burn.
Drain excess grease from the ground beef mixture. Put ground beef back into the pot. Stir in thyme, Italian seasoning, salt, brown sugar, chicken broth, diced tomatoes and tomato sauce.
Stir well and bring mixture up to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and gently simmer for about 20 minutes. Then add in broken lasagna noodles. You'll need about 6 whole lasagna noodles to make about 2 cups broken. Just break them into bite size chunks.
There is a type of pasta called Mafalda pasta. It's actually shaped like little lasagna noodles. But I can't find it in my local grocery stores. But if you can find it near you, then you can use those to substitute.
Simmer until noodles are tender (about 10 or so minutes.) Then stir in parmesan cheese.
Ladle soup into bowls. Then sprinkle with mozzarella cheese and serve.
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Lasagna Soup (+Video)
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground thyme
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 32 ounce carton chicken broth
- 2 (14.5 ounce) cans petite diced tomatoes
- 15 ounce can tomato sauce
- 2 cups broken lasagna noodles
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese grated
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese shredded
Instructions
- In a large pot, brown and crumble ground beef along with the onion and bell pepper.
- Add in garlic during the last couple of minutes of cooking so it doesn't burn and stir.
- Drain excess grease from the ground beef mixture. Put ground beef back into the pot.
- Stir in thyme, Italian seasoning, salt, brown sugar, chicken broth, diced tomatoes and tomato sauce. Stir well and bring mixture up to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover and gently simmer for about 20 minutes.
- After 20 minutes, add in broken lasagna noodles. Stir. Simmer until noodles are tender (about 10 or so minutes). Stir occasionally.
- Finally, stir in Parmesan cheese.
- Ladle soup into bowls. Then sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
Video
Notes
- You'll need about 6 whole lasagna noodles to make about 2 cups broken.
Nutrition
Nutritional Disclaimer
“The Country Cook” is not a dietician or nutritionist, and any nutritional information shared is an estimate. If calorie count and other nutritional values are important to you, we recommend running the ingredients through whichever online nutritional calculator you prefer. Calories can vary quite a bit depending on which brands were used.
Originally published: September 2012
Updated & republished: January 2019
Nicholette VanScoyk
My 14 yr old son is the pickiest eater EVER and he ate his full bowl and said it was good. I added about double the lasagna noodles and only 1 can of tomatoes since we aren't big fans of them. I have leftovers I'm delivering to my mom and grandma tomorrow still with plenty to take to work for lunch.
Bonnie
My family really enjoyed this Lasagna Soup. Would definitely recommend!
Angel
My family doesn’t care for fixed tomatoes. Can I substitute for more tomato sauce or tomato paste for this recipe? Thank you.
Allie
Can you make this soup the night before.
Brandie @ The Country Cook
I wouldn't suggest it. The noodles will continue to absorb the liquid as it sits and they'll get gummy.
Mobrady
This calls for a pound of beef and 75oz of liquid/canned contents...I’m a bit concerned how big a pot I will need...
Christina Threadgill
This is insanely Awesome. I love lasagna but this is way easier to make and tastes better. I added a ricotta mixture dollop to the center and I am soooooooo impressed
sandra overley
When is the best time to add the ricotta cheese?
Brandie @ The Country Cook
Hi Sandra, I add a dollop to each bowl just before serving. 🙂
Tess
This looks so yummy and easy too!! A good recipe for cool weather... 🙂 I'll definitely be trying this soon and let you know how much we liked it!! Thanks for all your recipes. 🙂
Brandie @ The Country Cook
You are so very sweet - thank you SO much Tess!!
Sue Funk
I love all ur recipes but wish when u list ingredients u would give specific measurements of each ingredient! Would really help me!
Brandie @ The Country Cook
Hey Sue! The list of exact measurements are at the bottom of each post where the printable recipe is located. 🙂 Hope that helps!
Melissa
First fall weather soup of the season! My house smells of Italian goodness..❤️
Brandie @ The Country Cook
Yay for soup season!! Thank you so much Melissa!!
Cindy Edmonds
Great recipe!! This is a keeper!
Brandie @ The Country Cook
Yay! Thanks so much Cindy!
Lewis Johnson
I love this recipe.
Brandie @ The Country Cook
Thanks so much Lewis!! Happy to hear that!
Diana
Just made the soup and I added some grated Pecorino Romano cheese in with the Parmesan shredded cheese and it was delicious and of course with the mozzarella cheese shredded on top with some garlic bread. It is time to dig in.. Thank you so much.
Brandie @ The Country Cook
That is so awesome Diana! Thanks so much for taking the time to come back and letting me know how it turned out for you!
Julie Tjepkes
Just wondering if one could make this is the crockpot? It looks delicious and can't wait to try it!
Sunnie
This is a good one! I haven't made it in a while, we are having it tonight, thanks for posting!
Brandie @ The Country Cook
Thanks so much Sunnie!! Perfect for these cooler days! 🙂 P.S. Love your name!