Easy Creamy Lasagna Soup
Combining classic lasagna flavors into a comforting bowl of soup, this Easy Creamy Lasagna Soup is rich, satisfying, and perfect for busy weeknights or cozy weekends.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound lean ground beef or ground turkey
- 1 small yellow onion, finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 0.5 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 24-ounce jar marinara sauce
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 15-ounce can crushed tomatoes
- 8 pieces lasagna noodles, broken into pieces
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- 0.5 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- to taste Fresh basil or parsley, chopped For garnish
- to taste Extra Parmesan cheese for topping
Instructions
Preparation
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large soup pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- Add 1 pound of lean ground beef or turkey and cook until browned, breaking it up with a wooden spoon. Drain excess fat, leaving about a tablespoon.
- Add 1 small diced yellow onion and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until translucent.
- Stir in 3 minced garlic cloves, cooking for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant.
Cooking
- Add 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning and optionally, 0.5 teaspoon of crushed red pepper flakes, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 0.5 teaspoon of black pepper.
- Pour in 1 (24-ounce) jar of marinara sauce, 4 cups of low-sodium chicken broth, and 1 (15-ounce) can of crushed tomatoes. Stir well and bring to a gentle boil.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and let the soup simmer uncovered for 15 to 20 minutes.
- Add the broken lasagna noodles and cook for about 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally until tender.
- Stir in 0.5 cup of heavy cream, 0.5 cup of ricotta cheese, 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese, and 0.25 cup of grated Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
Serving
- Ladle into bowls and garnish with chopped fresh basil or parsley and extra Parmesan cheese. Serve with garlic bread or a fresh salad.
Notes
For a lighter version, reduce the amount of heavy cream or substitute with half-and-half. Customize with veggies or different pasta as preferred.