One Pot Lasagna Soup
One Pot Lasagna Soup is a delightful, hearty dish that combines all the rich flavors of traditional lasagna in a single bowl of comforting soup. It’s a perfect choice for when you’re craving lasagna but don’t want to go through all the layers and baking time.
The rich tomato broth is packed with tender noodles, savory ground meat, and melty cheese that makes each spoonful just as satisfying as a bite of classic lasagna. This dish is easy to make, requires only one pot, and can be on the table in under an hour. If you love the taste of lasagna but want a lighter, simpler version, this soup will become a favorite. The best part? You can customize the cheese to your liking, making it as cheesy or light as you prefer!
Kitchen Equipment Needed:
- Large soup pot or Dutch oven
- Wooden spoon or spatula
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Knife and cutting board
- Ladle
Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground beef or ground turkey
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- 2 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 8 oz lasagna noodles, broken into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish (optional)
Directions:
- Cook the Meat: In a large soup pot, cook the ground beef (or turkey) over medium heat until browned, breaking it into crumbles as it cooks. Drain any excess fat if necessary.
- Sauté the Aromatics: Add the diced onion to the pot and cook for 4-5 minutes until softened. Stir in the garlic and cook for another 1 minute, until fragrant.
- Add the Liquids and Seasoning: Pour in the chicken broth, crushed tomatoes, and tomato sauce. Stir in the Italian seasoning, dried basil, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Cook the Noodles: Add the broken lasagna noodles to the soup. Stir occasionally and let the noodles cook for 10-12 minutes, or until they are tender.
- Prepare the Cheese Mixture: While the soup is simmering, in a small bowl, combine the ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheeses.
- Serve: Once the noodles are cooked, ladle the soup into bowls. Top each serving with a generous spoonful of the cheese mixture. Garnish with fresh basil or parsley if desired. Enjoy!
Prep Time:
- 15 minutes
Cook Time:
- 30 minutes
Total Time:
- 45 minutes
Nutrition (per serving):
- Calories: 450
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Protein: 28g
- Fat: 21g
- Fiber: 4g
- Sugar: 8g
This One Pot Lasagna Soup is perfect for weeknight dinners when you’re looking for something warm and comforting, without the hassle of layering and baking. It delivers all the flavors of lasagna with just a fraction of the effort!
One Pot Lasagna Soup
delightful, hearty dish that combines all the rich flavors of traditional lasagna in a single bowl of comforting soup. It’s a perfect choice for when you're craving lasagna but don’t want to go through all the layers and baking time.
Equipment
- Large soup pot or Dutch oven
- Wooden spoon or spatula
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Knife and cutting board
- Ladle
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef or ground turkey
- 1 medium onion diced
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 can 28 oz crushed tomatoes
- 1 can 15 oz tomato sauce
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- 2 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 8 oz lasagna noodles broken into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish optional
Instructions
- Cook the Meat: In a large soup pot, cook the ground beef (or turkey) over medium heat until browned, breaking it into crumbles as it cooks. Drain any excess fat if necessary.
- Sauté the Aromatics: Add the diced onion to the pot and cook for 4-5 minutes until softened. Stir in the garlic and cook for another 1 minute, until fragrant.
- Add the Liquids and Seasoning: Pour in the chicken broth, crushed tomatoes, and tomato sauce. Stir in the Italian seasoning, dried basil, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Cook the Noodles: Add the broken lasagna noodles to the soup. Stir occasionally and let the noodles cook for 10-12 minutes, or until they are tender.
- Prepare the Cheese Mixture: While the soup is simmering, in a small bowl, combine the ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheeses.
- Serve: Once the noodles are cooked, ladle the soup into bowls. Top each serving with a generous spoonful of the cheese mixture. Garnish with fresh basil or parsley if desired. Enjoy!
- Prep Time:
- 15 minutes
- Cook Time:
- 30 minutes
- Total Time:
- 45 minutes
- Nutrition (per serving):
- Calories: 450
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Protein: 28g
- Fat: 21g
- Fiber: 4g
- Sugar: 8g
- This One Pot Lasagna Soup is perfect for weeknight dinners when you're looking for something warm and comforting, without the hassle of layering and baking. It delivers all the flavors of lasagna with just a fraction of the effort!
