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November 4, 2019

Easy Lasagna Soup Recipe

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Our quick and easy Lasagna Soup recipe with lots of cheese is a hearty comfort meal with all the goodness of traditional lasagna without all the extra work! via @jugglingactmama

Our quick and easy Lasagna Soup recipe with lots of cheese is a hearty comfort meal with all the goodness of traditional lasagna without all the extra work!

easy lasagna soup recipe close up of a pot

What do you do when company shows up at the last minute around mealtime?  If you’re anything like me, you want a dish that looks impressive but is easy to make.  This lasagna soup fits the bill perfectly. I can make it with ingredients I typically have on hand, and is ready in about 30 minutes!  You’ll love the great creamy tomato flavor of this soup, and so will your guests. Plus, the whole house will smell amazing!

Last Updated: 04 November 2019

Easy Lasagna Soup Recipe

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  1. Easy Lasagna Soup Recipe
    1. Ingredients for Lasagna Soup
    2. Easy Lasagna Soup Recipe
      1. Can I use fresh herbs instead?
        1. Can this soup be frozen?
          1. Easy Lasagna Soup Recipe Variations:
            1. More Italian Favorites:
              1. What to serve with Lasagna Soup
              2. Easy Lasagna Soup Recipe

                But guess what? You may be surprised that this Lasagna Soup has neither ricotta cheese nor lasagna noodles in it!  I know, I’m nuts for calling it a lasagna soup… I guess it is inspired by lasagna! 

                Ingredients for Lasagna Soup

                • olive oil – I find extra virgin olive oil flavor too strong for this recipe so I just use classic olive oil.
                • sweet onion – finely diced
                • large garlic cloves – you can never have too much of a good thing and minced garlic is essential in this recipe.
                • ground beef – for this recipe, I find lean beef is best. 91% is what I use.
                • tomato sauce – canned is fine, be sure it’s just plain sauce with nothing else added.
                • beef stock – regular or low-sodium both work.
                • Garlic & Herb Italian Spice Mix – I like to use this homemade one, but store-bought is fine too.
                • tomato paste – this will thicken the soup.
                • bowtie pasta – cook this ahead of time.
                • heavy cream – this helps to add to the rich flavor and silky texture.
                • Parmesan cheese – not the stuff in the can – the real stuff!
                • Chopped fresh basil for garnish
                • salt and pepper to taste
                close up of easy lasagna soup recipe

                Easy Lasagna Soup Recipe

                1. In a dutch oven, heat the olive oil. Sweat the onions until tender and translucent. Add the garlic and cook 2 minutes more.
                2. Add the ground beef and brown. Season with 1 tablespoon of the Garlic and Herb Italian Spice Mix.
                3. Stir in the beef stock, tomato sauce, remaining 1 tablespoon of spice mix, and tomato paste. Simmer covered for 10 minutes.
                4. Add the cooked pasta, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese. Stir to combine.
                5. Garnish with a bit more cheese, if desired, and basil.
                Make your own DIY Italian Garlic & Herb Seasoning for a fraction of the cost of a store-bought blend. It's great to have in your pantry, and makes a lovely gift, too!

                With lots of basil, oregano, rosemary, parsley, and of course granulated garlic, this Garlic and Herb Italian Spice Mix is ideal for so many yummy Italian dishes!

                Can I use fresh herbs instead?

                The rule of thumb for using fresh herbs in place of dried herbs is to triple the amount called for in the recipe.

                Can this soup be frozen?

                The base of the soup can be frozen, but don’t add the cheese and pasta until you’re ready to serve it.

                close up of easy lasagna soup recipe in a white bowl garnished with Parmesan cheese

                Easy Lasagna Soup Recipe Variations:

                • Add 1 cup of frozen spinach (be sure to thaw and squeeze out the excess water first) to the soup for some added nutrition.
                • Substitute ground sweet Italian sausage for the ground beef for a spicer version.
                • For a lower fat recipe, use ground turkey instead of ground beef.
                • To thicken the soup, you can also use 1/2 cup of squash or pumpkin puree.

                More Italian Favorites:

                • Tomato Sauce from Scratch is our Italian family recipe handed down from generation to generation.
                • Sausage Tortellini Soup is loaded with veggies and cheese tortellini.
                • Eggplant Parmigiana Pasta Bake is an easy shortcut recipe you’ll love to make any night of the week!
                • Slow Cooker Meat Lasagna is an awesome weeknight dish that you can toss into your slow cooker and forget about.

                What to serve with Lasagna Soup

                This easy Lasagna soup recipe is such a hearty meal that you don’t need to add a whole lot more to it. Here are a few quick suggestions:

                • These Garlic Cheese Herb Bombs are like the most delicious cheesy garlic bread – only better!
                • Whip up a fast side salad and a batch of this Homemade Italian Dressing from Five Heart Home.
                • Semi-homemade Italian Breadsticks
                Buttery Dinner Rolls
                Light and fluffy dinner rolls with loads of butter along with garlic and herbs are a nice addition to any meal!
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                Easy Lasagna Soup Recipe

                What’s your favorite soup to make? Leave me a comment below – I love feedback from my readers!

                Not ready to make it yet? Don’t forget to pin this recipe for later.

                When you do make it, please be sure to tag me on Instagram @jugglingactmama or #jugglingactmama – I’d love to see your pictures!

                And finally, if you get a chance, please comment and leave me a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating below!

                Easy Lasagna Soup

                Tangy tomato base loaded with ground beef, tender pasta and lots of gooey cheese for all the flavors of lasagna without all the work!
                5 from 4 votes
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                Course: Main Course, Soup
                Cuisine: American, Italian
                Keyword: Easy Italian Soup Recipe
                Prep Time: 10 minutes
                Cook Time: 20 minutes
                Total Time: 30 minutes
                Servings: 6 servings
                Calories: 583kcal
                Author: Ang Paris

                As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

                Equipment

                • Cutting Board
                • Santoku Knife
                • Dutch Oven – 6 quart
                • Liquid Measuring Cup
                • Measuring Spoons
                • Ladle

                Ingredients

                • 1½ tablespoons olive oil
                • 1 onion large, diced
                • 2 garlic cloves large, minced
                • 1 lb lean ground beef
                • 2 15 oz cans tomato sauce plain unseasoned
                • 4 cups beef stock
                • 2 tablespoons Garlic & Herb Italian Spice Mix
                • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
                • 1 lb bowtie pasta boiled and drained
                • ½ cup heavy cream
                • 1 cup Parmesan cheese plus more for garnish
                • basil chopped fresh, for garnish
                • salt and pepper to taste

                Instructions

                • In a dutch oven, heat the olive oil.
                • Sweat the onions until tender and translucent.
                • Add the garlic and cook 2 minutes more.
                • Add the ground beef and brown.
                • Season with 1 tablespoon of the Garlic and Herb Italian Spice Mix.
                • Stir in the beef stock, tomato sauce, remaining 1 tablespoon of spice mix, and tomato paste.
                • Simmer covered for 10 minutes.
                • Add the cooked pasta, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese.
                • Stir to combine.
                • Garnish with a bit more cheese, if desired, and basil.

                Notes

                Easy Lasagna Soup Recipe Variations:

                • Add 1 cup of frozen spinach (be sure to thaw and squeeze out the excess water first) to the soup for some added nutrition.
                • Substitute ground sweet Italian sausage for the ground beef for a spicer version.
                • For a lower fat recipe, use ground turkey instead of ground beef.
                • To thicken the soup, you can also use 1/2 cup of squash or pumpkin puree.

                Can I use fresh herbs instead?

                The rule of thumb for using fresh herbs in place of dried herbs is to triple the amount called for in the recipe.

                Can this soup be frozen?

                The base of the soup can be frozen, but don’t add the cheese and pasta until you’re ready to serve it.

                Nutrition

                Calories: 583kcal | Carbohydrates: 63g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 85mg | Sodium: 691mg | Potassium: 837mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 503IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 254mg | Iron: 4mg
                Please Note: I am not a registered dietician. Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and portion sizes.
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                Filed Under: Main Dish Recipes, Recipes, Soups and Stews Tagged With: comfort food, lasagna, pasta, Quick Lasagna Soup, quick meals, soup

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                Comments

                1. Shirley Sewell says

                  February 25, 2016 at 5:31 pm

                  5 stars
                  This was SO good! My favorite soups are beef vegetable and homemade tomato. Serve these with cornbread or crackers. I can eat soup any time of the year. I enjoy your blog and recipes. Good job keep up good work.

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                  • Ang Paris says

                    February 26, 2016 at 9:08 am

                    Thanks for your sweet note! I’m so glad you enjoyed this recipe 🙂

                    Reply
                2. Kathleen says

                  March 5, 2016 at 7:09 pm

                  5 stars
                  Well that is yummy. I think I will show up at your house for dinner sometime. Thank you for linking up to Tips and Tricks. Hope to see you again this week.

                  Reply
                3. Tasha says

                  March 28, 2020 at 8:15 pm

                  5 stars
                  This is my mew favorite soup – my family LOVED it!
                  Thank you for helping me shake up dinnertime 🙂

                  Reply

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