Lasagna Soup on the Stove Top
All the cheesy, hearty goodness of lasagna in a simple, 40-minute stove-top soup! One pot, easy ingredients, and endless customization await.
Equipment
- Large Dutch oven or stockpot Essential for evenly cooked, flavorful soups.
- Ladle For serving soup without making a mess!
- Cheese grater Freshly grated cheese melts better and adds so much more flavor.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef (or substitute with ground turkey, chicken, or Italian sausage)
1 medium onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
2 tbsp tomato paste
6 cups chicken broth (or beef broth for a richer flavor)
2 cups bowtie pasta (or substitute with broken lasagna noodles, penne, or keto-friendly zucchini noodles)
1 tbsp Italian seasoning (or a mix of dried oregano, basil, and thyme)
1 cup ricotta cheese (or substitute with cottage cheese for a creamier texture)
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra for serving
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
1/2 tsp black pepper
Optional 2 cups fresh spinach or broccoli florets for added veggies
Optional Toppings for Serving
- Fresh basil leaves chopped
- Red chili flakes for a bit of heat
- A dollop of sour cream or pesto
- Extra Parmesan cheese for sprinkling
Instructions
Brown the meat:
- In a large, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, cook ground beef (or turkey/chicken) over medium heat until browned and crumbly. Add chopped onion and garlic, cooking until soft and fragrant. Drain any excess grease.
Build the flavor base:
- Stir in tomato paste, crushed tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Let the flavors bloom for a minute—it already smells heavenly, doesn’t it?
Soupify it!
- Add chicken broth (or beef broth) and bring everything to a gentle simmer. This is where it starts transforming into a cozy, hug-in-a-bowl.
Cook the pasta:
- Stir in your bowtie pasta (or noodle of choice). Let the noodles cook until al dente—about 8-10 minutes. (Tip: Don't overcook! You'll want the pasta to hold up in the broth.)
- Need help visualizing this step? Watch this quick lasagna soup stove top video below for inspiration!
Get cheesy:
- Stir in ricotta or cottage cheese to make your soup ultra creamy. Heap in grated Parmesan and mozzarella, stirring until gooey and melted. Your pot just became the definition of cheesy comfort.
Serve it up:
- Ladle the soup into bowls, sprinkle with more Parmesan (because why not?), and top with a generous handful of fresh basil leaves for that Italian magic touch.
Video
Notes
- Customize your noodle game: If you don’t have bowtie pasta, broken lasagna noodles, penne, or rotini are great options. For a low-carb twist, use spiralized zucchini or cauliflower rice.
- Don’t skimp on the cheese: Ricotta gives you that authentic lasagna vibe, but if you’re out, cottage cheese works beautifully too.
- Cooking for a crowd? Double the recipe—the leftovers are absolutely incredible!
- Want to thicken it up? Reduce the broth slightly for a richer, thicker soup experience.