Easy Lasagna Soup

Hey there, fellow food explorer! Welcome to the messy but oh-so-delicious world of Easy Lasagna Soup. Picture this: all the cozy vibes of a classic lasagna but in soup form. This culinary masterpiece doesn’t involve the layers or the oven time — just a pot full of love that you’ve got to try at least once! Imagine floating cheesy goodness and hearty, simmered-to-perfection flavors in your bowl. It’s special not only because it comes together quicker than my kids can even decide to hate vegetables, but also because it takes lasagna night from stressed to blessed.

Let me tell you — this soup is like your comfort-food fairy godmother. My husband can’t eat his fill fast enough, always asking for “just one more bowl,” and my kiddos, bless them, have declared it their ultimate rainy-day favorite. It all started when I realized there were more nightly lasagna disasters than successes in my kitchen… are we even surprised? Now it’s a staple, wheeling its way into our hearts, especially when leftovers are involved — and oh boy, this soup ages like a fine wine in the fridge.

Why You’ll Love This Easy Lasagna Soup

1. You get the comforting lasagna goodness without the whole “Why is this pan of lasagna a moving target?” hassle.
2. It’s the ultimate weeknight warrior. I mean, toss it all in, say a little soup prayer, and voilà!
3. Kid-approved, husband-approved, neighbor-approved — no one’s complaining!
4. It’s the soup that gets better the longer it sits, like it knows it’s a gem and just needs you to realize it on your own.

How to Make It

Grab your favorite soup pot — bonus points if you’ve seasoned it with love and garlic. You’re gonna start by browning up some sausage or ground meat until it’s got some golden bits — that’s where all the flavor hides, FYI. Then toss in your chopped onions, the amount you can dig out of your fridge, and let ’em soften up. Here comes the garlic parade, so add just enough to perfume the kitchen but not so much your neighbors call to complain. Throw in your tomatoes, a splash of broth, and whatever Italian herbs haven’t escaped your spice drawer. Let this bad boy gurgle away, while you break your lasagna noodles into Jurassic-sized shards and toss them in. Stir, talk to it sweetly, and before you know it, dinner’s ready!

Ingredient Notes

– Lasagna Noodles: The jigsaw puzzle of soups! No perfect pieces needed — break ’em up and toss ’em in — they’ll look after themselves.
– Italian Sausage: Sausage that whispers sweet nothings of flavor into your soup. I once used turkey sausage… not the same. Stick to the classics.
– Crushed Tomatoes: Chaos in a can, these lifesavers bring it all together. One time I used diced tomatoes… which just resulted in surprise tomato chunks — consider yourself warned.

Recipe Steps:

1. Brown sausage or ground beef in a pot.
2. Add onions and garlic; sauté until fragrant.
3. Stir in crushed tomatoes, broth and herbs; bring to a simmer.
4. Break lasagna noodles and add to the pot.
5. Cook until noodles are tender.
6. Serve hot with cheese on top or mix in until melted.

What to Serve It With

Alright, listen up. Garlic bread is never optional here — it’s a must. Honestly, if you’ve ever met an Italian meal that skipped garlic bread, we need to have a conversation. A simple side salad might also join the party, just for balance luxury.

Tips & Mistakes

Real talk: don’t go overboard on the noodles unless wading through a sea of carbs sounds fun. Remember, they love to soak up all the broth like sponges!

Storage Tips

Got leftovers? Lucky you! Pop them in an airtight container — they’ll be delighted in the fridge for a few days (if they last that long). Just reheat and maybe add a splash more broth if it thickens too much. Eating it cold or for breakfast? No judgment here, sometimes it’s the only way to survive Monday AM.

Variations and Substitutions

Oh, the possibilities! Substitute zucchini noodles if you’re feeling virtuous. Or add extra cheese because why stop at ‘just enough’ when ‘too much’ exists? And if you’re out of beef broth, chicken or veggie will do the trick — though maybe don’t just use water. Tried it once, and it tasted more like bland ambition soup than lasagna.

Frequently Asked Questions

Easy Lasagna Soup

This hearty and comforting Easy Lasagna Soup combines all the flavors of classic lasagna in a warm, delicious bowl perfect for any night.

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Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes

Total Time: 45 minutes minutes

Servings: 6

Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients

 

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Main Ingredients

• ▢ 1 lb ground beef
• ▢ 1 cup diced onion finely chopped
• ▢ 3 cloves garlic minced
• ▢ 28 oz canned crushed tomatoes
• ▢ 4 cups beef broth
• ▢ 8 oz uncooked lasagna noodles broken into pieces
• ▢ 1 cup ricotta cheese
• ▢ 1.5 cups mozzarella cheese shredded
• ▢ 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• ▢ 2 tbsp Italian seasoning
• ▢ 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes optional
• ▢ 0.25 cup fresh basil chopped
• ▢ 1 tsp salt
• ▢ 0.5 tsp black pepper freshly ground

Instructions

Preparation Steps

• In a large pot, brown the ground beef over medium heat until fully cooked. Drain excess fat.
• Add diced onion and minced garlic to the pot and sauté for 3–4 minutes until softened.
• Stir in crushed tomatoes, beef broth, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
• Add broken lasagna noodles to the pot and reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Stir in chopped basil just before removing the soup from heat.
• Serve hot, topped with dollops of ricotta, shredded mozzarella, and grated Parmesan cheese.

Notes

This soup is perfect for chilly evenings and can be garnished with fresh basil or extra cheese as desired.