Description
Easy Creamy Lasagna Soup is a cozy, comforting bowl inspired by lasagna, featuring tender noodles, savory meat, and a velvety tomato broth—pure comfort for chilly nights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef or ground turkey
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 jar (24 oz) marinara sauce
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8–10 broken lasagna noodles
- 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- Optional: fresh basil for topping
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; sauté until softened.
- Add ground beef or turkey and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Stir in marinara sauce, diced tomatoes, broth, basil, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer.
- Add broken lasagna noodles and cook 12-15 minutes until tender.
- Pour in the heavy cream and stir until the soup becomes creamy.
- Add mozzarella and Parmesan; stir until melted and smooth.
- Ladle soup into bowls and top with a dollop of ricotta.
- Add fresh basil if desired and serve warm.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for the heavy cream and use part-skim mozzarella.
- If gluten is an issue, use gluten-free lasagna noodles.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days; reheat gently on the stove.
- Stir in a spoonful of ricotta as a topping for extra creaminess.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: About 630 kcal per serving
- Sugar: Approximately 10 g
- Sodium: Approximately 900 mg
- Fat: Approximately 40 g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 50-60 g
- Fiber: Approximately 2-4 g
- Protein: Approximately 25-35 g
- Cholesterol: Approximately 130-180 mg
Keywords: Easy Creamy Lasagna Soup, lasagna soup, creamy soup, Italian soup, 5-ingredient dinner, comfort food