Easy One-Pot Lasagna Soup Recipe
Indulge in the flavors of traditional lasagna without the fuss with this One-Pot Lasagna Soup. Infused with garlic, onion, and classic Italian spices, this rich marinara-based soup is topped with a trio of cheeses: Parmesan, mozzarella, and ricotta. The best part? It comes together with minimal effort and in under an hour!
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Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef or mix half with Italian sausage
- 1 diced yellow onion
- 4-5 minced garlic cloves
- 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 jar 24 oz. Prego Traditional Italian Sauce
- 8-10 cups low sodium chicken broth variable
- 1 can 14 oz. crushed tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon each: dried parsley dried oregano, salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 bay leaf
- 10 uncooked lasagna noodles broken into 1-2 inch pieces
- 1/2 cup heavy cream optional
Cheese Topping:
- Shredded mozzarella cheese
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Dollops of ricotta cheese
Instructions
- In a large Dutch oven or soup pot, heat over medium-high. Add beef and onion, stirring until the beef is browned.
- Mix in garlic and red pepper flakes, cooking for an additional 30 seconds. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Pour in the Prego Sauce, 6 cups of chicken broth, crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, balsamic vinegar, sugar, seasonings, bay leaf, and lasagna noodles. Allow the mixture to reach a boil before reducing to a simmer. Cook until noodles are tender (around 20-30 minutes).
- Remove the bay leaf. Introduce the heavy cream if using and additional chicken broth until you reach your preferred soup consistency.
- Serve hot, garnishing each bowl with the three cheeses to your liking.
Notes
- The lasagna noodles give this soup its distinctive character. However, if you prefer, swap them out for 2 1/2 cups of uncooked small shells and adjust the simmering time accordingly.
- If you wish to skip the heavy cream but want a thicker soup, whisk 2 teaspoons of cornstarch with some chicken broth and stir into the soup to simmer and thicken.
