Mouthwatering One Pot Lasagna Soup Recipe
This comforting One Pot Lasagna Soup combines all the classic flavors of a traditional lasagna in a hearty, easy-to-make soup. Ground beef, aromatic herbs, and broken lasagna noodles simmer in a rich tomato and chicken broth base, finished with creamy spinach and cheese for a warm, satisfying meal.
- Author: Anna
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Meat and Aromatics
- 1 lb ground beef
- 3 garlic cloves, finely minced
- 1/2 yellow onion, diced
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp dried basil
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp kosher salt, plus more as needed
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Liquids and Base
- 14 oz can crushed tomatoes
- 32 oz chicken broth, more if needed
- 1 cup water
- 2 tsp tomato paste
Pastas and Greens
- 6 oz lasagna noodles, broken up (about 2-inch pieces)
- 1 cup frozen chopped spinach
Cheeses
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- Ricotta cheese, for serving
- 4 oz mozzarella cheese, cut in slices
- Parmesan cheese, optional, for topping
- Brown the Ground Beef: In a large pot over medium-high heat, add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until it is well-browned. Let the beef develop some crispy browned bits for deeper flavor. Drain off any excess grease to avoid an oily soup.
- Sauté Aromatics and Season Beef: Add minced garlic, diced onion, garlic powder, onion powder, dried basil, dried oregano, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper to the browned beef. Cook over medium-low heat for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently to soften the onion and release the aromatics’ fragrance without burning the garlic.
- Add Liquids, Tomato, and Noodles: Pour in crushed tomatoes, chicken broth, water, and tomato paste into the pot with the beef mixture. Break the lasagna noodles into about 2-inch pieces and add them to the pot. Stir to combine. Bring the soup to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes until noodles begin to soften.
- Add Spinach and Cream, Finish Simmering: Stir in the frozen chopped spinach and heavy cream. Continue cooking uncovered on low heat for 5 more minutes until the spinach is heated through and the soup is creamy. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed to meld the flavors.
- Assemble and Serve Lasagna Soup: Place a slice of mozzarella cheese in the bottom of each serving bowl. Ladle the hot soup over the cheese to allow it to melt. Top each serving with a dollop of ricotta cheese and a generous sprinkle of parmesan cheese if desired, adding a classic layered cheese flavor reminiscent of traditional lasagna.
Notes
- For deeper flavor, allow ground beef to brown thoroughly and create crispy bits before draining fat.
- Breaking lasagna noodles into pieces helps them cook quickly and distribute evenly in the soup.
- Adjust salt and pepper at the end to balance flavors, especially after adding cream and spinach.
- Use fresh or high-quality shredded cheeses for a more authentic lasagna taste.
- This soup can be reheated gently on the stovetop; add extra broth if it thickens too much.
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