Creamy Lasagna Soup is warm, cozy, comforting, and perfect for this time of year! The recipe is easy to make in one pot with ground beef, marinara, noodles, cream, and plenty of melty cheese. All of the delicious flavors of traditional lasagna but without the hassle!
It’s soup season, and this Creamy Lasagna Soup is always a hit! It tastes just like the classic dish but without all of the mess and fuss of layering. The soup version has a wonderful creaminess with savory beef, tender pasta, red sauce, broth, cream, and cheese. Top with parmesan cheese, ricotta cheese, and fresh herbs, and serve with crusty bread or garlic bread for major comfort food!
Reasons you’ll love this recipe
- It’s super easy to make! There’s no need to stand over the kitchen counter, layering noodles with meat sauce and cheese! Simply, brown the meat, add in the marinara and noodles to simmer, then finish by stirring in the cream and cheese.
- Irresistibly delicious: Your family will love this twist on the classic! The cheesy, creamy flavorful combination is quite simply divine!
- Everyone loves it: Serve this with a light salad and some crusty bread, and you’ll have everyone going back for seconds! Even picky kids come running for a bowl!
Ingredients needed
This recipe for lasagna in soup form is easy to make with simple everyday ingredients. Here’s everything you’ll need:
- Ground beef: You can also use ground turkey or ground sausage, depending on what you prefer.
- Onion & garlic: Major flavor boosters!
- Seasonings: A blend of salt, garlic powder, oregano or Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes and black pepper add delicious Italian flavor.
- Marinara sauce: The base of the soup. Use any favorite brand of spaghetti sauce or make your own.
- Broth: To get the right consistency, you can use chicken broth, vegetable broth or water. Broth will have more flavor.
- Lasagna noodles: To keep the soup classic, we’re breaking about 8 lasagna noodles into 3-inch pieces and stirring them into the creamy broth.
- Heavy cream: For all that wonderful creaminess! You can use half and half, but the soup won’t be quite as rich.
- Mozzarella cheese: Sprinkle about 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese for gooey cheesiness.
- Optional toppings: We love to add a garnish of grated Parmesan cheese, ricotta cheese, and fresh basil for even more traditional lasagna flavor.
How to make this recipe
This rich, creamy lasagna soup recipe comes together in just 3 simple steps. Here’s how easy it is to make:
Brown the meat: Heat a large pot or deep pan to medium-high heat. Add the ground beef, onion, garlic, and spices. Sauté for 4-5 minutes or until beef is browned and cooked through.
Add marinara and noodles: Add the marinara sauce and sauté for another 2-3 minutes. Next, add the chicken broth and bring it to a boil, then add the broken lasagna noodles to the pot. Reduce the heat and let it simmer until the noodles are tender about 10- 12 minutes.
Finish with cream and cheese: Stir in the heavy cream, mozzarella, and parmesan cheese just until the cheese has melted then turn off the heat. Serve immediately with a dollop of ricotta cheese if desired. Garnish with basil and more parmesan and enjoy!
Expert tips
Here are some tips and trick, so your lasagna soup is perfect every time you make it:
- Meat: You can use any favorite ground meat in this recipe. Italian sausage, ground turkey, chicken, or beef will all be delicious.
- Cheese: If you have the time, we recommend using freshly grated mozzarella and parmesan cheese for the best flavor and perfect melting. Shredded cheese from a bag contains anti-caking agents and cellulose coating that results in a greasier/clumpier soup that can turn grainy.
- Change the pasta: If you don’t have lasagna noodles, feel free to use any type of pasta to make this soup. Mafalda or fusilli noodles are good options.
- Serve immediately: We recommend serving this immediately after it’s made, as the lasagna noodles will continue to absorb the broth as the soup sits.
Frequently asked questions
What is lasagna soup?
Lasagna soup is a soup made with a tomato base, and contains all of the ingredients that you would find in traditional lasagna. It’s usually made with some type of ground meat, lasagna noodles, marinara and cheese.
What to serve with lasagna soup?
Creamy lasagna soup is really a complete meal in one pot! However, it’s really delicious served with a Caesar salad or Italian salad and garlic rolls or breadsticks.
Can I make this in a crockpot?
To make crock pot lasagna soup, brown the beef, onions and garlic. Then, add all of the ingredients except the noodles, cream and cheese to the slow cooker, and cook for 7-8 hours on low or 3-4 hours on high. Separately cook the pasta al dente and add to the crockpot and cook for an additional 15-20 minutes. Stir in the cream and cheese just before serving.
Storage recommendations
- Storing leftovers: If you know you’re going to have leftovers, keep your noodles separate from the soup, so that they don’t become soft and mushy. Store the soup and pasta in separate airtight containers in the fridge for up to 3 to 4 days.
- Reheat: Rewarm soup either on the stovetop or in the microwave and serve with fresh toppings.
- Freezing: Freeze lasagna soup before adding in the cheeses and pasta in a freezer-safe container up to about 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating and adding in the pasta and cheese.
Creamy Lasagna Soup
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 onion, diced
- 4-5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon EACH salt, garlic powder, oregano or Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 24 oz marinara sauce
- 4 cups chicken broth or water
- 8 lasagna noodles, uncooked and broken into rough 3″ pieces
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan, optional
- ½ cup ricotta cheese, optional
- 1/4 cup basil, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Heat a large pot or deep pan to medium-high heat. Add the ground beef, onion, garlic, and spices. Sauté for 4-5 minutes or until beef is browned and cooked through.
- Add the marinara sauce and sauté for another 2-3 minutes. Next, add the chicken broth and bring it to a boil, then add the broken lasagna noodles to the pot. Reduce the heat and let it simmer until the noodles are tender about 10- 12 minutes.
- Stir in the heavy cream, mozzarella, and parmesan cheese just until the cheese has melted then turn off the heat. Serve immediately with a dollop of ricotta cheese if desired. Garnish with basil and more parmesan and enjoy!
Equipment
Notes
- Storing leftovers: If you know you’re going to have leftovers keep your noodles separate from the rest of the soup, so that they don’t become soft and mushy. Store the soup and pasta in separate airtight containers in the fridge for up to 3 to 4 days.
- Reheat: Rewarm soup either on the stovetop or in the microwave and serve with fresh toppings.
- Freezing: Freeze lasagna soup before adding in the cheeses and pasta in a freezer-safe container up to about 3 months.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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This is a new favorite!! So delicious and so easy! Will be making this for our next big family get together.
Added more pasta to the leftovers and ate it as pasta instead of soup the next night!