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Beef Lasagna Soup

Beef lasagna soup combines browned ground beef, crushed tomatoes, and tender lasagna noodles in a savory broth. A creamy ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, and parsley topping melts into each bowl.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 24 minutes
Total Time 39 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 500
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the soup
  • 1 lb ground beef 85% lean
  • 1 yellow onion medium, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
  • 6 cups low-sodium beef broth
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
  • 8 oz lasagna noodles broken into 2-inch pieces
For the cheese topping
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1 cup low-moisture mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped

Equipment

  • 1 6-quart Dutch oven

Method
 

Cook the soup
  1. In a 6-quart Dutch oven over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef, breaking it into small pieces, for 6 to 8 minutes, until browned and it reaches 160°F; drain excess fat if needed.
  2. Add the onion and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened.
  3. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly.
  4. Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 1 minute.
  5. Add the crushed tomatoes, beef broth, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  6. Bring the soup to a boil over high heat.
  7. Stir in the broken lasagna noodles and reduce the heat to maintain a steady simmer.
  8. Cook uncovered for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the noodles are tender.
Make the cheese topping and serve
  1. In a medium bowl, stir together the ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, and parsley.
  2. Ladle the soup into bowls.
  3. Top each serving with a spoonful of the cheese mixture.

Notes

For the best texture, cook the noodles just until tender. Refrigerate leftovers for up to 3 days; freezing is not recommended because the noodles can soften. Use gluten-free lasagna noodles for a gluten-free variation.