This lasagna soup is a comforting, one-pot dinner the whole family will enjoy. It features a rich tomato broth, broken lasagna noodles, seasoned ground beef, spinach and creamy cheeses — ideal for chilly winter evenings.
This recipe was first published 12/28/2020.
I love winter soups, and this lasagna soup delivers everything cozy, hearty and satisfying. It comes together quickly — about 30 minutes total, most of which is simmering time.
All the familiar lasagna flavors are here: ground beef, onions, garlic, herbs, crushed tomatoes, broken lasagna noodles and a dollop of ricotta on top for finishing richness.
You only need one pot for this recipe, which makes both preparation and cleanup simple.
Ingredients For Lasagna Soup
Everything you’ll need to make this flavorful, easy lasagna soup:
- ground beef – 90/10 is a good choice, but any ground beef will work.
- garlic – fresh cloves, minced.
- onion – a yellow onion, chopped.
- garlic powder
- onion powder
- dried basil
- dried oregano
- kosher salt – plus more to taste.
- ground pepper
- crushed tomatoes – one 14 oz can.
- chicken broth – about 32 oz, add more if needed.
- water – a cup to account for the noodles absorbing liquid.
- tomato paste – a couple teaspoons for depth.
- lasagna noodles – broken into pieces so they cook in the soup.
- frozen spinach
- heavy cream – a splash makes the soup creamy and rich.
- ricotta cheese – dolloped on each bowl when serving.
- mozzarella – slices for serving (optional).
- parmesan – optional garnish.
How To Make Lasagna Soup
This lasagna soup is simple to prepare — the ingredient list is longer than the steps.
1. Brown the ground beef in a large pot over medium heat, then drain any excess fat.
2. Add the chopped onion, minced garlic and the dried seasonings (garlic powder, onion powder, dried basil, dried oregano, salt and pepper). Sauté until the onion softens, about 5 minutes.
3. Stir in the crushed tomatoes, chicken broth, water and tomato paste. Add the broken lasagna pieces, bring the soup to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer until the noodles are nearly tender, about 10 minutes.
4. Add the frozen spinach and heavy cream, simmer another 3–5 minutes until everything is heated through and the noodles are fully cooked.
5. To serve, place a slice of mozzarella (if using) in the bottom of each bowl, ladle the soup over it, then top with a generous dollop of ricotta and a sprinkle of parmesan and fresh basil if desired.
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One Pot Lasagna Soup
This lasagna soup is an easy, one-pot dinner filled with tomato broth, lasagna noodles, ground beef, spinach and cheeses — perfect for chilly nights.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ yellow onion, chopped
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ¼ tsp dried basil
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp kosher salt + more to taste
- fresh ground pepper, to taste
- 14 oz can crushed tomatoes
- 32 oz chicken broth + more if needed
- 1 c water
- 2 tsp tomato paste
- 6 oz lasagna noodles, broken into small pieces
- 1 c frozen spinach
- ¼ c cream
- Ricotta cheese
- 4 oz mozzarella cheese, sliced
- Optional: parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef in a pot and drain off excess grease.
- Add garlic, onion, garlic powder, onion powder, dried basil, dried oregano, salt and pepper. Cook until the onion softens, about 5 minutes.
- Add crushed tomatoes, chicken broth, water, tomato paste and broken lasagna pieces.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover and simmer 10 minutes until noodles are almost tender.
- Stir in the frozen spinach and cream, simmer an additional 3–5 minutes.
- Serve: place mozzarella in the bottom of bowls if using, ladle soup over it, then top each bowl with a dollop of ricotta and some parmesan if desired.
Notes
This soup is intended to be on the thicker side. If you prefer a thinner broth or your noodles absorb too much liquid, add extra chicken broth at the end. For a melty finish, try placing a slice of mozzarella in the bowl before adding the soup.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 8
Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 276
Total Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 1g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Cholesterol: 67mg
Sodium: 817mg
Carbohydrates: 15g
Fiber: 3g
Sugar: 4g
Protein: 22g
Nutrition values are estimates from online calculators.