Lasagna Soup
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Lasagna Soup – All the flavors of traditional Lasagna but in a bowl! Perfect for those times when you’re craving lasagna but lack the time.
Lasagna really is a favorite comfort food for a lot of people. I mean think about all the cheesy saucy pasta, can you think of any better comfort food? And what better way to have this goodness in a lot less time required than with this lasagna in a bowl. It’s simply ingenious.
What Is Lasagna Soup
If you’ve never had lasagna soup, this is something you must try. It is literally like eating lasagna, except it’s a lot easier to make and a lot faster. It’s really good. My husband was mumbling and grumbling as usual as I was making it, then when he tried it he got all quiet and finally admitted that it was really a great idea and he loved it.
I don’t make lasagna often, mostly because it makes so much, there’s only two of us and we always end up throwing some of it away. However, soup doesn’t last so long, especially this soup.
How to Make Lasagna Soup
Quite simple. Start by browning your ground pork or beef in a large Dutch oven or soup pot. Add the onions and seasoning and cook for a few minutes until the onions soften. Add in the garlic and herbs and cook for a minute or two until the garlic becomes aromatic.
Stir in the hot sauce if using, then the tomato paste and cook until the tomato paste turns brownish.
Add the fire roasted tomatoes. I used diced fire roasted tomatoes here because I can’t help myself. I really really love them. If you don’t have them or can’t find them, regular diced tomatoes work just as well. Add the broth and pasta.
If you want this soup to look all pretty like lasagna in a bowl you would need to use mafalda pasta, which it’s basically long lasagna sheets but obviously not as wide as lasagna sheets, they’re about an inch in width. If you can’t find it, use regular lasagna noodles, but break them up into smaller pieces.
All that’s left to do is cook this for about 20 minutes until the pasta cooks through.
How to Serve Lasagna Soup
Sprinkle all the mozzarella cheese over the soup once it’s done right in the pot. Alternatively, you could sprinkle the cheese in the serving bowls. This soup would be great with some cheesy bread or garlic bread.
Lasagna in a bowl, brilliant idea.
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Lasagna Soup
Prep: 5 mins
Cook: 35 mins
Total: 40 mins
Serves: 6
Lasagna Soup - All the flavors of traditional Lasagna but in a bowl! Perfect for those times when you're craving lasagna but lack the time.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground pork
- 1/2 tsp salt or to taste
- 1/4 tsp pepper or to taste
- 1 large onion chopped
- 6 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tbsp dried basil
- 1 tsp hot sauce
- 3 tbsp tomato paste
- 28 oz diced tomatoes (1 can) or diced fire roasted tomatoes
- 2 bay leaves
- 8 cups chicken broth (low sodium) or water
- 8 oz mafalda pasta
- 1 cup mozzarella shredded, or grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp parsley chopped
Instructions
- Start by browning the ground pork in a Dutch oven or large soup pot, over medium heat. Add salt and pepper over the meat, season as you go. Next add the chopped onions and continue cooking until the onion is translucent and soft, for about 5 minutes.
- Add the garlic, oregano and and basil to the pot and stir. Cook for 2 more minutes, then add the hot sauce and tomato paste and cook until the tomato paste turns brownish in color.
- Add the can of diced tomatoes, bay leaves and water or chicken broth. Taste for seasoning and season with salt and pepper as needed.
- Add the mafalda pasta and cook for another 20 minutes or until the pasta is cooked al dente or to your liking.
- To serve this scoop a couple ladles in a bowl and sprinkle with mozzarella or Parmesan cheese, then garnish with fresh parsley.
Recipe Notes
You can use ground chicken, turkey, or beef instead of pork. Use a bit of olive oil to cook the turkey/ chicken if that's what you use.
If you can't find mafalda pasta, any small shapes such as farfalle, rotini, or penne would work. Egg noodles would be great as well.
Nutritional information includes 1 cup of mozzarella cheese for the entire pot of soup.
Please keep in mind that nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary greatly based on products used.
Nutrition Information:
Calories: 441kcal (22%)Carbohydrates: 39g (13%)Protein: 23g (46%)Fat: 21g (32%)Saturated Fat: 8g (50%)Cholesterol: 69mg (23%)Sodium: 647mg (28%)Potassium: 703mg (20%)Fiber: 3g (13%)Sugar: 6g (7%)Vitamin A: 475IU (10%)Vitamin C: 19mg (23%)Calcium: 194mg (19%)Iron: 3.5mg (19%)
Vanessa Perkins Robbins says
Do you drain the grease after you brown the meat?
Nicole Beaulieu says
We always use lean ground beef so we don’t end up with much oil. If you get lots of grease then definitely drain it!
Vanessa Perkins Robbins says
ok, thanks. I can’t wait to make this tonight. It sounds so yummy!
Robin Hamilton @Wellness Wires says
That lasagna soup is so Instagrammable and adorable! As you know I made it a short while ago and it was lovely! Thx for sharing!
Bella Hardy says
Gorgeous photos and amazing looking lasagna soup! I am obsessed with soups! I’ll definitely try it! Thanks a lot for sharing!
Joanna Cismaru says
Thank you! You’ll have to try, it’s so good.
Yashar @ Review.org says
I love lasagna.. I love soup.. and now I’m a fan of lasagna soup.
Thanks for sharing, Jo. This dish was heavenly.
Zach Davis @ The Sleep Holic says
This is awesome. Just made this for my family for dinner. It does freeze well when reheated. Thanks for sharing this amazing recipe. Kudos 😉
Joanna Cismaru says
My pleasure, glad you liked it!
Lorrie says
I wanted to try your lasagna soup recipe – Does it freeze well or do the noodles go mushy when reheated?
Joanna Cismaru says
Yes, you can. What you can do if you’re afraid of the noodles being mushy is maybe not cook the noodles all the way through, so when you reheat them they’ll still be nice and firm.
Jill Roberts @ WellnessGeeky says
Amazing lasagna soup recipe! What would you suggest if : No tomato paste at home because my husband is allergic. Thx for sharing Joanna!
Karen says
I am looking to add this to my list of soups, many of them yours. What can I use for the pork? Would ground beef work? My son does not eat pork, I do not know why! He did as a child, but as an adult his tastes changed. Thanks
Joanna Cismaru says
Yes, ground beef would work perfectly. 🙂
Brandon says
I just made this for my roommates and it was delicious. And there was enough left over that I have lunch for tomorrow all ready. Thanks.
jo says
My pleasure, glad you enjoyed the recipe!
Linda says
This soup is so good and so quick and easy,we loved it.
jo says
Glad you liked it, Linda.
mila says
What a gorgeous soup!!! I could imagine having multiple servings of this easily 🙂 YUM!
Dorota | HappyForks.com says
What a great idea! I love lasagna and I must try this soup.
What a pity that your husband can’t eat cheese. Lasagna without mozzarella it’s not the same. Have you heard about lactose free cheese? This could be a good solution for your husband.
jo says
I did, thank you, but I don’t think he’s ever bought it, I know he’s tried some lactose free margarine or butter, but didn’t really like it. I’ll have to get the cheese and see if he likes it. 🙂
Dorota | HappyForks.com says
The cheeses have little lactose. During production, the bacteria consume lactose contained in the milk. I think that lactose-free cheese should taste like the traditional. I do not know how serious your husband have an intolerance. But often people who are lactose intolerant eat little amounts of traditional cheeses without a problem.
jo says
Thanks for letting me know, I’ll be looking for these lactose free cheeses.
lindsay says
guess what i have? gluten free lasagna noodles. which means yes, i must make this. it’s a sign! xoxo
jo says
It is! Go for it, you’ll love it!
Rebecca Hamric says
I made this last night and while it was good, it turned out a little thin. Any advice?
Gerhild says
What an amazing idea. I just LOVE soups. AND I just LOVE lasagna. To combine the two is ingenious! Thanks for sharing. I’m sure this will be a favorite at our house 🙂
JudyL says
Saw this on pinterest. I made it tonight & the family LOVED it! The store didn’t have ground pork, so I ended up using plain bratwerst cut out of the casing & crumbled. The only thing was the cheese melted into a big glob of goo that wouldn’t blend into the soup. This is definately going on my list of keepers & would be great for last minute meals if you cook the meat ahead of time & freeze! I see some more of your recipes I’m going to try too, that cheese “cake” looks interesting – thanks!
jo says
Hi Judy,
That’s my favorite part of the soup, the big glob of goo. It’s not really supposed to melt, it won’t actually. Glad you liked it.
Happy New Year!
Amanda says
This looks so yummy. Do you cook the pasta first or add it in raw? Can’t wait to try it
jo says
Hi Amanda, I added the pasta in raw. You can also cook it first, if you want to speed up the process.
sara says
Wow, this soup looks so delicious! Yum – great for a chilly evening! 🙂
Kerri says
I just made this for dinner. So delicious!
jo says
Hi Kerri,
I’m so happy you made this and you liked it.
Jo
Alisonhouse says
This soup sounds delicious. I’ll try it. Thanks for to share your recipe.
Cheers