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Delicious One Pot Lasagna Soup in a bowl topped with cheese and herbs.

One Pot Lasagna Soup

A comforting and hearty soup that combines the delicious flavors of traditional lasagna with the ease of one-pot cooking.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 500

Ingredients
  

Meat and Base Ingredients
  • 1 lb ground beef Can substitute with ground turkey for a lighter option.
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ yellow onion chopped
  • ¼ cup cream For enriching the soup's texture.
Spices and Seasoning
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • ¼ tsp dried basil
  • ½ tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp kosher salt Plus more to taste.
  • 1 tsp fresh ground pepper Add to taste.
Main Ingredients
  • 14 oz can crushed tomatoes
  • 32 oz chicken broth Add more if needed.
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 tsp tomato paste
  • 6 oz lasagna noodles, broken into small pieces
  • 1 cup frozen spinach
  • 4 oz mozzarella cheese, sliced For serving.
  • Ricotta cheese for serving Optional.
  • Parmesan cheese for garnish Optional.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large pot over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon.
  2. Add the minced garlic and chopped onion, cooking until softened and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Stir in garlic powder, onion powder, dried basil, dried oregano, kosher salt, and freshly ground pepper, mixing well.
  4. Pour in the crushed tomatoes, chicken broth, water, and tomato paste. Stir thoroughly to combine.
  5. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Cook uncovered for about 10 minutes.
  6. Add the broken lasagna noodles and frozen spinach to the pot. Continue to simmer until noodles are tender, about 10-12 minutes.
  7. Stir in the cream to enrich the soup's texture and taste.
Serving
  1. Ladle the soup into bowls, topping each with dollops of ricotta cheese and slices of mozzarella. Optionally add parmesan cheese for garnish.

Notes

Customize the soup by adding vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini. For a kick of heat, add red pepper flakes when sautéing the beef. To make it vegetarian, substitute ground beef with lentils or a meat alternative. Can use different types of noodles or cheeses based on preference.