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Lasagna Soup delivers all the flavors of classic baked lasagna in a cozy, one-pot format — with tender noodles, savory tomato broth, and a golden broiled three-cheese topping.
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: Italian-American
Calories: 430

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 0.5 lb ground beef
  • 0.5 lb mild Italian chicken sausage, casings removed
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced small
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 0.25–0.5 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 0.5 tsp dried parsley
  • 1 tsp kosher or fine sea salt (plus more to taste)
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 can (14–15 oz) crushed tomatoes
  • 1 jar (24 oz) marinara or tomato basil sauce
  • 6–7 cups low-sodium chicken broth, more as needed
  • 9 lasagna noodles, broken into 1–2 inch pieces
  • 1 cup whole-milk ricotta cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 0.5 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh basil or parsley
  • 1 pinch salt and pepper (for cheese mixture)

Equipment

  • large pot or Dutch oven At least 5 quarts, broiler-safe if possible.
  • wooden spoon For breaking up and stirring meats.
  • ladle For serving the soup.
  • heatproof spatula Helps spread the cheese topping.
  • broiler-safe bowls or ramekins For broiling cheese topping.
  • Rimmed baking sheet To hold the bowls during broiling.

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and chicken sausage. Cook, breaking up with a spoon, until browned and fully cooked, 6–8 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
  2. Stir in diced onion and cook until translucent, about 4–5 minutes. Add garlic and red pepper flakes, cooking for 30 seconds. Stir in dried herbs, salt, and pepper.
  3. Add tomato paste and cook 1 minute. Stir in crushed tomatoes and marinara sauce until well combined.
  4. Pour in 6 cups of chicken broth and bring to a gentle boil. Reduce to a simmer. Taste and adjust salt as needed.
  5. Add broken lasagna noodles and stir to prevent sticking. Simmer 15–20 minutes, stirring often, until al dente. Add more broth if needed.
  6. While noodles cook, mix ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, chopped basil or parsley, and a pinch of salt and pepper in a bowl. Stir until creamy.
  7. Taste soup and adjust seasoning if needed. Let simmer longer if tomato flavor is too sharp.
  8. Preheat broiler. Ladle soup into broiler-safe bowls on a baking sheet. Top with cheese mixture. Broil 2–4 minutes until bubbling and golden. Let cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 430kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 28gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 890mgPotassium: 820mgFiber: 3gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 1100IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 310mgIron: 3.5mg

Notes

Make ahead by preparing the soup base and cheese mixture a day or two early. Store leftovers in airtight containers and reheat with a splash of broth. Use GF pasta and broth for a gluten-free version. Add spinach, zucchini, or beans to lighten or boost nutrients.

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