Viral Lasagna Soup | One Pot Dinner
Lasanga Soup is one-pot wonder delivers all the cheesy, meaty, tomatoey goodness of lasagna in slurpable soup form. Ready in under 45 minutes, it's perfect for chilly nights, weeknight dinners, or meal prep.
Ingredients
For the Soup:
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 500 gm ground beef or chicken (or half and half beef + Italian sausage)
- 1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp red chili flakes (optional)
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 can(400g) crushed tomatoes or tomato puree
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 6 lasagna sheets, broken into pieces (or 2 cups pasta of choice)
For the Cheesy Topping
- ½ cup ricotta cheese
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella
- ¼ cup grated parmesan
- 1 tbsp fresh basil or parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onions and cook until translucent. Stir in garlic and cook another minute until fragrant.
- Add ground beef or chicken. Break it up with a spatula and cook until browned. Season with salt, pepper, chili flakes, and Italian seasoning.
- Stir in tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes to deepen flavor. Add crushed tomatoes and broth, then mix well.
- Break lasagna sheets into bite-sized pieces. Add to the pot and simmer uncovered for about 10–12 minutes, until pasta is tender.
- In a small bowl, combine ricotta, mozzarella, parmesan, and chopped basil. Mix well — this will be your creamy “cheese dollop.”
- Once pasta is cooked, check seasoning. Ladle hot soup into bowls and top with a generous spoon of the cheese mixture. Let it melt into the soup for that signature cheesy pull moment.
Notes
Tips for the Best Lasagna Soup
- Don't Overcook the Noodles: They will continue to soften in the hot soup. Cooking them to al dente ensures they don't get mushy.
- Broil for a Crispy Top: For a true lasagna experience, place an oven-safe bowl of soup with the cheese topping under the broiler for 1-2 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Vegetarian Version: Simply omit the meat and use a plant-based ground "meat" or add 1-2 cups of chopped mushrooms and zucchini when you sauté the onion.
- Creamier Soup: Stir in ½ cup of heavy cream or half-and-half during the last 2 minutes of cooking for an extra rich and creamy broth.