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Easy Creamy Lasagna Soup

A warm, comforting soup that captures the flavors of lasagna in a fraction of the time, perfect for chilly nights and quick weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the base
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil For sautéing
  • 1 medium onion (finely diced) Adds flavor
  • 1 pound ground beef (80/20) You can use ground turkey or sausage as substitutes
  • 5 cloves garlic (minced) Enhances the soup flavor
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes Adjust for spiciness
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano Adds Italian flavor
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste For a rich tomato flavor
  • 25 ounces tomato basil pasta sauce Base for the soup
  • 28 ounces diced canned tomatoes
  • 4 cups chicken broth Add more for a thinner soup
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt (divided) Or more to taste
For the noodles and cream
  • 12 noodles lasagna (uncooked and broken into 2" pieces)
  • ½ cup heavy cream (optional) For creaminess
For the toppings
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese Add more for extra cheesiness
  • ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
  • ½ cup ricotta cheese
  • 6 tablespoons fresh basil (finely chopped) For garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
  2. Add the diced onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in the ground beef and sauté until fully browned, breaking it apart with a spatula.
  4. Once the beef is browned, mix in garlic, red pepper flakes, 1 teaspoon of kosher salt, oregano, and tomato paste. Stir for about 2 minutes.
Cooking
  1. Add the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, and chicken broth. Bring this mixture to a boil.
  2. Once boiling, add the broken lasagna noodles and the remaining kosher salt. Reduce heat and let it simmer until the noodles are tender, about 10-12 minutes.
  3. Stir in the heavy cream. If you want a thinner soup, add an extra cup of chicken broth. For extra creaminess, mix in some mozzarella or parmesan cheese.
  4. Ladle the soup into bowls, topping each with ricotta, mozzarella, parmesan, and fresh basil.

Notes

To enhance flavor, serve with garlic bread, green salad, or Caesar salad. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days.