This Easy Lasagna Soup has all the flavors of classic lasagna with ground beef, tender noodles, rich marinara, and plenty of cheese. It’s made in one pot and ready in about 30 minutes for an easy, comforting weeknight dinner.
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Some nights you want lasagna without actually making lasagna. This Easy Lasagna Soup has the rich tomato sauce, tender noodles, and plenty of cheese you want, without all the layering and baking.
Jarred marinara keeps things simple, and the whole thing comes together in one pot in about 30 minutes.
Why You'll Love This Easy Lasagna Soup
- One pot: Less prep and fewer dishes.
- Ready in 30 minutes: An easy option for busy weeknights.
- Simple shortcut: Jarred marinara gives the broth plenty of flavor without a long simmer.
- Family-friendly: All the familiar flavors of classic lasagna in an easy soup.
- Easy to customize: Use ground beef, Italian sausage, turkey, or your favorite combination.
What You'll Need & Why
- Ground beef and/or Italian sausage: Either works well, or use a combination of both.
- Onion, mushrooms + garlic: Build the savory base of the soup.
- Jarred marinara: Keeps things quick; use one you already like.
- Chicken broth: Turns the marinara into a rich, brothy soup base.
- Lasagna noodles: Break them into bite-size pieces so they're easy to eat.
- Italian seasoning: Adds extra flavor to the broth.
- Ricotta: Gives you that classic creamy lasagna element.
- Mozzarella + Parmesan: For plenty of cheesy lasagna flavor.
- Fresh basil: An optional fresh finish.
The Recipe Rundown
- Brown the beef: Cook the ground beef with the mushrooms and onion until browned and tender.
- Build the soup: Stir in the marinara and chicken broth.
- Cook the noodles: Bring to a boil, add the broken lasagna noodles, and cook until al dente.
- Mix the cheese: Combine the ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, seasonings, and parsley.
- Serve: Ladle into bowls and finish with a generous spoonful of the cheese mixture.
Swaps & Variations
This Easy Lasagna Soup is easy to customize with whatever you have on hand.
- Use a different pasta: Any smaller pasta works well here. Orecchiette is a favorite, but shells, bow ties, or rotini are all great options.
- Swap the ricotta: Cottage cheese works well in the cheese mixture if that's what you have.
- Try Italian sausage: Use it instead of the ground beef or combine the two for extra flavor.
- Add more vegetables: Spinach, kale, or zucchini are easy additions.
- Make it creamy: Stir a splash of heavy cream into the soup at the end.
- Make it vegetarian: Skip the meat and add extra mushrooms and vegetables.
- Add some heat: Use hot Italian sausage, red pepper flakes, or Calabrian chili.
Tips For The Best Easy Lasagna Soup
A few simple tips will help you get the best flavor and texture every time.
- For leftovers, cook the pasta separately: Store it separately from the soup so it doesn't soak up the broth and get too soft.
- Break the noodles evenly: Similar-size pieces will cook at about the same rate.
- Finely chop the mushrooms: Pulse them in a food processor if you want them to blend right into the soup.
- Use a marinara you like: It's a major part of the broth, so the flavor matters.
- Add more broth as needed: The noodles will absorb liquid as they cook, so add a splash of broth if you want a soupier consistency.
- Season at the end: Marinara, broth, and sausage can all vary in salt, so taste before adding more.
Easy Lasagna Soup Recipe
Equipment
- dutch oven
- food processor
- chef's knife
- cutting board
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 (32 oz) jar marinara
- 4-6 cups chicken broth
- 8 oz mushrooms, minced
- 1 med yellow onion, diced
- ¼-½ lb lasagna noodles, broken into 2-inch pieces
- 1 (16 oz) container full fat ricotta
- 1 cup part skim mozzarella, shredded
- 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, minced
- 1-2 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ tsp fresh ground pepper
Instructions
- In a large dutch oven, brown ground beef, mushrooms, and onions.
- Once the meat is cooked through and the veggies are soft, add the jar of marinara and broth.
- Bring to a boil and add the noodles, cooking until al dente.
- In a separate bowl, mix the ricotta, mozzarella, parmesan, Italian seasoning, fresh parsley, salt, and pepper together until combined.
- When the noodles have finished cooking, ladle the soup into a bowl. Add a generous scoop of the cheese mixture to the top. Stir it in and let it melt just a bit.
- Enjoy!
Notes
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Storage & Reheating
Here’s how to store this lasagna soup so it stays delicious.
- Refrigerate: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. If possible, keep the noodles separate so they don't soak up too much broth.
- Freeze: Freeze the soup base without the noodles or cheese mixture for up to 3 months.
- Reheat: Warm gently on the stovetop or in the microwave, adding a splash of broth if needed. If frozen, cook fresh pasta and add the cheese mixture when serving.
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Who’s Stirring the Pot?
Hi, I’m Ruth—recipe developer, comfort-food creator, and the voice behind Rufus For Real. I specialize in cozy, doable, flavor-packed meals for real-life kitchens, and I’m a firm believer that breakfast, dinner, and everything in between should be simple, satisfying, and impossible to mess up.
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Happy Cooking!
-Ruth aka Rufus
Sheila H says
LOVE this soup! So hardy and full of flavor, kids love it too! It's on our meal rotation in the winter!
Rufus says
Thank you so much for letting me know! It means the world to hear from you all!
Tonya D says
comfort soup at its finest! whole family loves it, we never have leftovers!
Rufus says
Thank you so much!