Mouthwatering One Pot Lasagna Soup Recipe

Introduction

This mouthwatering one pot lasagna soup captures all the comforting flavors of traditional lasagna in a warm, hearty bowl. Easy to make and perfect for busy nights, it’s a delicious twist that combines rich tomato broth, tender noodles, and cheesy goodness.

Ingredients

• 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
• 14 oz can crushed tomatoes
• 32 oz chicken broth, more if needed
• 1 cup water
• 2 tsp tomato paste
• 6 oz lasagna noodles, broken up
• 1 cup frozen chopped spinach
• 1/4 cup heavy cream

For serving:

• Ricotta cheese
• 4 oz mozzarella cheese, cut in slices
• Parmesan cheese, optional

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large pot over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef until well browned, breaking it up with a spoon. Drain excess grease, allowing some browned bits for extra flavor if desired.
2. Step 2: Add minced garlic, diced onion, garlic powder, onion powder, dried basil, dried oregano, kosher salt, and black pepper to the beef. Cook over medium-low heat for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently until the onion softens and the mixture becomes fragrant.
3. Step 3: Pour in crushed tomatoes, chicken broth, water, and tomato paste. Break the lasagna noodles into 2-inch pieces and add to the pot. Stir well, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes until noodles start to soften.
4. Step 4: Stir in frozen chopped spinach and heavy cream. Continue cooking uncovered on low heat for 5 more minutes until spinach is heated through and soup is creamy. Adjust seasoning to taste.
5. Step 5: To serve, place a slice of mozzarella cheese at the bottom of each bowl. Ladle the hot soup over the cheese to let it melt. Top with a dollop of ricotta cheese and sprinkle with parmesan if desired for that classic lasagna flavor.

Tips & Variations

• For a vegetarian version, substitute ground beef with cooked lentils or crumbled plant-based meat and use vegetable broth.
• Use fresh spinach instead of frozen for a brighter texture, adding it just before serving.
• Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a subtle spicy kick.
• Swap chicken broth for beef broth for a richer taste.
• If the soup becomes too thick, add extra broth or water while reheating to reach desired consistency.

Storage

Store leftover soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stove over low heat, adding a splash of broth or water if it has thickened. This soup can also be frozen for up to 2 months; thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use other types of noodles?

Yes, while lasagna noodles give an authentic feel, broken rigatoni or penne pasta also work well. Just adjust cooking times accordingly.

Is it possible to make this soup gluten-free?

Absolutely. Use gluten-free lasagna noodles or substitute with gluten-free pasta shapes. Ensure broth and other ingredients are gluten-free as well.

Mouthwatering One Pot Lasagna Soup Recipe

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This one pot lasagna soup combines all the comforting flavors of classic lasagna into a hearty, easy-to-make soup. Ground beef is browned and simmered with fragrant aromatics, crushed tomatoes, and lasagna noodles until tender. Finished with spinach and cream for added richness, then topped with a trio of cheeses for an indulgent yet satisfying meal perfect for weeknights.

• Author: Toney
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 25 minutes
• Total Time: 35 minutes
• Yield: 6 servings 1x
• Category: Soup
• Method: Stovetop
• Cuisine: Italian-American

Ingredients

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For the soup:

• 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
• 14 oz can crushed tomatoes
• 32 oz chicken broth, more if needed
• 1 cup water
• 2 tsp tomato paste
• 6 oz lasagna noodles, broken up
• 1 cup frozen chopped spinach
• 1/4 cup heavy cream

For serving:

• Ricotta cheese
• 4 oz mozzarella cheese, cut in slices
• Parmesan cheese, optional

Instructions

1. Brown the ground beef: In a large pot over medium-high heat, add the ground beef and cook until well-browned, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks. Once fully browned, drain off any excess grease to prevent the soup from being too oily. For deeper flavor, let the beef develop some crispy browned bits before draining.
2. Sauté aromatics: Add the finely minced garlic, diced onion, garlic powder, onion powder, dried basil, dried oregano, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper to the browned beef in the pot. Stir everything together and cook over medium-low heat for about 5 minutes, letting the onion soften and the aromatics become fragrant. Stir frequently to avoid burning the garlic.
3. Add liquids and noodles: Pour in the crushed tomatoes, chicken broth, water, and tomato paste. Break the lasagna noodles into roughly 2-inch pieces and add them to the pot. Stir well to combine all ingredients. Increase the heat to bring the soup to a boil, then immediately reduce to low, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes until the noodles begin to cook and soften.
4. Finish the soup: Stir in the frozen chopped spinach and heavy cream. Continue to cook on low heat, uncovered, for an additional 5 minutes until the spinach is heated through and the soup has a creamy texture. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt or pepper if needed.
5. Serve with cheese: Place a slice of mozzarella cheese in the bottom of each serving bowl. Ladle the hot lasagna soup over the cheese, allowing it to melt. Top each bowl with a dollop of ricotta cheese and a generous sprinkle of parmesan cheese if using, to add that classic lasagna flavor.

Notes

• Cook the ground beef until it develops some crispy edges for extra flavor before draining the grease.
• Be careful not to burn the garlic when sautéing with onions—stir frequently and keep heat moderate.
• If the soup gets too thick while simmering, add a little more chicken broth or water to loosen it.
• Use broken lasagna noodles to mimic the noodle layering of classic lasagna in soup form.
• Feel free to swap chicken broth for vegetable broth if you want a lighter or vegetarian version (omit ground beef accordingly).
• Serve immediately to enjoy the melted cheese topping at its best.

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