Hearty Lasagna Soup Recipe: Comforting One-Pot Dinner

This simple recipe is full of flavor and is a classic favorite in soup form. Add this Lasagna Soup to your menu — you’re going to love it!

My husband LOVES lasagna. It’s been his favorite meal for as long as I’ve known him, and he requests it for his birthday every year. Because I’m a soup fan, I turned his favorite into a warm, hearty lasagna-flavored soup that we enjoy any time of year.

How to make Lasagna Soup:

In a large pot, heat the oil and sauté the diced onion until translucent, then add the garlic. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up, until browned. Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, and most of the chicken broth, reserving a little if needed later. Add the seasonings and bring the pot to a boil once you add the broken lasagna noodles.

After the soup simmers for about 20–25 minutes and the noodles are tender, stir in the half and half and heat for a few more minutes. Serve the soup topped with shredded mozzarella cheese and fresh parsley if desired.

Ingredient Notes:

• Olive Oil: Extra-virgin olive oil is preferred, but use whatever oil you have.
• Ground Beef: I use lean ground beef, but you can choose the type you like.
• Onion: One cup diced yellow onion.
• Minced Garlic: Fresh or jarred minced garlic works fine.
• Crushed Tomatoes: One 28 oz can provides a rich tomato base.
• Tomato Paste: Adds depth and thickness.
• Chicken Broth: Use low-sodium if you prefer more control over saltiness.
• Seasonings: Italian seasoning, dried basil, dried parsley, salt, and pepper. Adjust amounts to taste.
• Lasagna Noodles: Break into bite-sized pieces before adding to the soup.
• Half and Half: Adds creaminess. If unavailable, use equal parts milk and cream.
• Mozzarella Cheese: Shredded mozzarella to top each bowl.
• Optional: Fresh parsley for garnish.

Directions:

Step One – Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté 1 cup diced yellow onion until translucent, then add 2 tablespoons minced garlic. Add 1 pound ground beef and cook, crumbling, until browned.

Step Two – Stir in 28 oz crushed tomatoes, 6 oz tomato paste, and 6 cups chicken broth. Add 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning, 1 teaspoon dried basil, 1 teaspoon dried parsley, and salt and pepper to taste. Add 8 lasagna noodles broken into bite-sized pieces and bring the soup to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook 20–25 minutes, stirring often so the noodles don’t stick, until tender.

Step Three – Stir in 1/2 cup half and half until combined and warm. Serve bowls topped with 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese and optional fresh parsley.

What to serve with this Lasagna Soup Recipe:

The soup is hearty enough to eat on its own, but for bigger appetites we love garlic bread and a Caesar salad. Other great pairings include buttery biscuits or mini cornbread muffins — anything warm and bread-like to soak up the broth.

Can I freeze this soup?

Yes. To freeze, make the soup but omit the lasagna noodles and half and half. Let the soup cool completely, then transfer to freezer-safe bags or containers in single or family-sized portions. Freeze up to 3 months.

To reheat, thaw in the refrigerator, warm on the stovetop, then add fresh lasagna noodles and the half and half and cook for about 10 minutes until the noodles are tender and everything is heated through.

Make this soup in a Slow Cooker:

This recipe adapts well to a slow cooker. Add all ingredients except the lasagna noodles and half and half to the slow cooker and cook on low until flavors meld. With about 30 minutes left before serving, add the broken noodles and the half and half, then finish cooking until the noodles are tender.

Try some of my other favorite soups:

Taco Soup — a favorite that’s loaded with taco flavors and easy to make.

Cheeseburger Soup — a hearty, creamy soup made with ground beef and macaroni.

Slow Cooker Chicken Noodle Soup — perfect for cold weather and simple to prepare in the crockpot.

If you try this recipe, I’d love to hear from you — leave a comment below. Show what you make with hashtag #TDOARH.