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Cheesy Lasagna Soup

Cheesy lasagna soup combines tender broken lasagna noodles and ground beef in a tomato-rich broth, simmered in a Dutch oven. Each bowl gets a spoonful of creamy ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan topping.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 34 minutes
Total Time 44 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the soup
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 yellow onion medium, finely chopped
  • 1 lb ground beef 85% lean
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
  • 6 cups low-sodium beef broth
  • 8 ounces lasagna noodles about 8 sheets, broken into bite-size pieces
For the cheese topping
  • 1 cup whole-milk ricotta cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Equipment

  • 1 6-quart Dutch oven

Method
 

Make the soup
  1. Heat the olive oil in a 6-quart Dutch oven over medium heat.
  2. Add the onion and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened.
  3. Add the ground beef and cook for 6 to 8 minutes, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and it reaches 160°F.
  4. Spoon off excess fat if needed.
  5. Stir in the garlic, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
  6. Cook for 1 minute.
  7. Stir in the crushed tomatoes and beef broth.
  8. Bring to a boil over high heat.
  9. Reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
  10. Add the broken lasagna noodles and simmer for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring often, until the noodles are tender.
Make the cheese topping
  1. Stir together the ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan in a small bowl.
  2. Ladle the soup into bowls.
  3. Top each serving with a spoonful of the cheese mixture.

Notes

For the best noodle texture, store leftovers in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days and add broth when reheating, since the noodles absorb liquid. Freezing is not recommended because the noodles and cheese topping can change texture. For a gluten-free option, use certified gluten-free lasagna noodles.