Lasagna Soup

This Lasagna Soup tastes just like the classic Italian dish … minus the layering! It’s the perfect dinner to make when it’s cold outside. 

For the entire month of April, I’ve been trying to utilize my slow cooker more and maximize my time in the evenings. We’ve had some delicious meals so far, like BBQ Chicken Nachos and Southwest Chicken.  

I originally planned to make this Lasagna Soup in the slow cooker, but decided to just make it on the stove instead. Sometimes when you make pasta dishes in the slow cooker the texture can be a bit off, so it’s often recommended to cook the pasta separately. Since I would have to brown the ground beef and cook the pasta separately (and broil the cheese!), it just didn’t make sense for me to use the slow cooker.

This soup was a big hit! My husband loved it and my oldest ate a big bowl of it. It’s a hearty soup that has become one of our favorites in the colder months, but it’s still nice for summer with a light, fresh salad.

What’s Needed for Lasagna Soup? 

This one-pot lasagna soup has a simple ingredients list: 

• Ground beef
• Onion
• Garlic
• Brown sugar
• Beef broth
• Diced tomatoes 
• Tomato sauce 
• Italian seasoning 
• Salt 
• Lasagna noodles
• Mozzarella cheese 

How to Make Lasagna Soup

1. Brown the ground beef with the onions and garlic.
2. Add the brown sugar, beef broth, tomatoes, tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, and salt.
3. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
4. Add the broken lasagna noodles and cook until noodles are tender.
5. When ready to serve, ladle the soup into oven-safe bowls and top with mozzarella. Broil until the cheese is browned and bubbly.

Can I Use Another Ground Meat? 

Of course! I used ground beef for that classic lasagna flavor, but you could also use ground sausage, ground turkey, or ground pork. I like to use a mixture of ground beef and hot Italian sausage when I make traditional lasagna. 

Do I Have to Broil the Cheese? 

No, you don’t have to. It’s a small extra step to broil the cheese in the oven before serving, but so worth it. Look at that cheesy goodness! It really does taste just like lasagna, without all the effort of layering.

Tips for Making Easy Lasagna Soup

• The secret to getting perfect strings of cheese in every bite is to use sliced cheese instead of shredded. 
• This quick lasagna soup would be delicious served in a bread bowl.
• Leftovers will last up to 5 days in the fridge. 

More Easy Soup Recipes:

• Beef & Vegetable Soup 
• Tuscan Bean Soup
• Instant Pot Tomato Soup
• Crockpot Cheeseburger Soup
• Taco Chili