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Lasagna soup is the ultimate weeknight one pot meal.

It’s perfect because the soup. There are all the usual suspects: lasagna noodles, sweet tomato sauce, ground meat and cheese, of course. It’s basically a lasagna that you can scoop up with a spoon. I actually love making lasagna, but sometimes you just have to have lasagna in less than 30 minutes. For those times, this one pot lasagna soup of the week is there for you.

What is lasagna soup?

Lasagna Soup is exactly what it sounds like, lasagna in soup form! It’s all the amazing things about lasagna without the layering and time commitment. And best of all, you can eat it in a bowl with a spoon. It’s always lasagna soup season!

Ingredients for lasagna soup

• onion and garlic – Onions and garlic are sautéed in olive oil until they turn into an aromatic mixture that gives an amazing base layer of flavor to your soup.
• ground pork, beef or sausage – Feel free to use your favorite type of ground meat here! You can also go with turkey, chicken or shredded tofu.
• crushed tomatoes – Lasagna soup needs tomatoes and crushed is what I use, but really, any canned tomato will work.
• chicken stock – the chicken broth will give us the broth part of the lasagna soup. If you like your soup on the thicker side, simply reduce the amount of chicken stock.
• lasagna noodles – the star of the show! Use mini lasagna noodles called malfada corta or cut regular lasagna noodles into smaller pieces.
• herbs – Fresh oregano and chopped basil are amazing in this soup. You can also use dried if that’s all you have on hand.
• toppings – Cheese! Mozzarella, parmesan, a dollop of ricotta, a dollop of mascarpone, cottage cheese, this bowl of soup really is an excuse to pile on the cheese, so it’s worth it!

What kind of noodles are the best?

We make lasagna soup with either mini lasagna noodles called mafalda corta or shredded lasagna noodles. Or it will work!

Can I make it vegetarian/vegan?

Absolutely. Just give up meat. You can add some shredded firm tofu if you want extra protein. Swap the chicken stock for vegetable stock. And for vegans, use vegan cheese or sprinkle with nutritional yeast for some delicious jazz.

How to make lasagna soup

1. Sauté the onions. Start by sauteing some onions, you don’t have to chop them fancy or anything, they’re cooked in the soup anyway.
2. Fry the meat. After the onions, brown the ground meat to your liking – usually we go with a mix of beef and pork, but this time we went with all pork because it was what we had in the fridge.
3. Add the juices. After the meat is browned, add the tomatoes, chicken stock.
4. Noodle time! Once everything has caught fire, add the noodles. Simmer until your home is filled with amazing aromas and everything is soft.

What kind of pasta is this?

These little mini lasagna noodles are actually called malfada corta and are very easy to find in better stocked grocery stores, specialty Italian markets, and online, of course.

The best way to serve lasagna soup

Serve this in a bowl with ALL the cheese. We usually have a bunch of mozzarella in it – the cheese pulls you get are amazing – but this time we only had parmesan, so it was a bit more sophisticated. Or at least as sophisticated as lasagna soup can get 😉 Bonus points if you add a dollop of ricotta and some fresh basil!

Tiktok Lasagna Soup

Lasagna soup is trending on Tiktok right now thanks to SZA and @dannylovespasta. SZA saw her making lasagna soup and asked her to take down the recipe. If you want to make his exact recipe, just like SZA did, here it is:

• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1/2 lb ground beef
• 1/2 lb Italian sausage
• 1/4 tablespoon of chili flakes
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 2 tablespoons of tomato paste
• 2 cups marinara sauce
• 3 cups of chicken broth
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 box lasagna noodles, broken
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
• 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped

1. Sauté the onion and garlic in 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat until softened, about 2-3 minutes.
2. Add the minced meat and Italian sausage and crumble, cooking over medium-high heat until browned. Season with salt and pepper and mix with oregano and chili flakes.
3. Add the tomato paste and cook over medium heat, stirring the meat, until slightly caramelized, about 1-2 minutes. Add marinara sauce, chicken stock and heavy cream.
4. Let it boil and add the lasagna noodles. Cook until the lasagna noodles are al dente, according to package directions.
5. Mix the cheeses and finish with fresh basil once the noodles are tender to your liking. Enjoy!

What to serve with lasagna soup

Lasagna soup

Throw in and cook a simple lasagna pot on a weeknight.

It serves 4

Preparation Time 10 minutes min

Cooking time 10 minutes min

Total time 20 minutes min

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium onion roughly cut
• 2 carnation garlic minced
• 1 £ ground pork or ground pork, or a 50/50 mix
• 24 oz crushed tomatoes
• 2 qt chicken stock sodium is not preferred
• 8 lasagna noodles chopped into small piecesor 12oz malfalde
• 1 SPOON fresh oregano finely chopped
• fresh basil torn apartand/or fresh leaf parsley
• mozzarella cheese to finish
• Parmigiano Reggiano cheese to finish

• In a large pot, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened.

• Add the meat, breaking it into pieces.

• Stir in the crushed tomatoes, chicken broth, pasta and oregano. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce and simmer over medium heat until the pasta is tender and cooked through, about 8 to 10 minutes.

• Taste and season with salt and pepper. Pour into bowls and finish with basil, mozzarella and parmesan. Enjoy it hot!

Nutrition facts

Lasagna soup

Amount per service

Calories 683
Calories from fat 113

% Daily Value*

Fat 12.6 g19%

Saturated fat 3.1 g19%

cholesterol 141 mg47%

Sodium 623 mg27%

potassium 1517 mg43%

Carbohydrates 82.9 g28%

Fiber 6.2 g26%

Sugar 10.7 g12%

Protein 56.9 g114%

* Percent Daily Values ​​are based on a 2000 calorie diet.