One Pot Lasagna Soup
A comforting and hearty soup that brings the flavors of traditional lasagna together in a single pot, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Meat and Vegetables
- 1 lb ground beef You can substitute with ground turkey or chicken.
- 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
- ½ yellow onion diced
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ¼ tsp dried basil
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp kosher salt Plus more as needed.
- to taste freshly ground black pepper
Liquids and Pasta
- 14 oz can crushed tomatoes
- 32 oz chicken broth More if needed
- 1 cup water
- 2 tsp tomato paste
- 6 oz lasagna noodles, broken up Break into pieces about 2 inches long.
Finishing Ingredients
- 1 cup frozen chopped spinach
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- Ricotta cheese For serving.
- 4 oz mozzarella cheese, cut in slices For serving.
- Parmesan cheese, optional For serving.
Instructions
Preparation
- In a large pot over medium-high heat, add the ground beef and cook until well-browned. Break it up with a spoon as it cooks.
- Drain off any excess grease after browning.
Cooking
- Add minced garlic, diced onion, garlic powder, onion powder, dried basil, dried oregano, kosher salt, and black pepper to the beef. Stir together and cook on medium-low heat for about 5 minutes.
- Pour in the crushed tomatoes, chicken broth, water, and tomato paste. Add broken lasagna noodles, stir well and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Stir in the frozen spinach and heavy cream, cooking uncovered for an additional 5 minutes.
Serving
- Place a slice of mozzarella cheese in the bottom of each bowl, ladle soup over it so it melts, and top with a dollop of ricotta and parmesan cheese.
Notes
Serve with fresh basil or parsley. This soup is great with garlic bread or a salad on the side.
