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Ultimate Lasagna Soup

Ultimate Lasagna Soup

Why make regular lasagna when you can have this rich, Ultimate Lasagna Soup in HALF the time? Juicy beef, tender noodles, and a creamy three-cheese topping — this one-pot wonder is the ultimate cozy comfort food!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 305
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb 450g Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
  • 1 lb 450g ground beef
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 14 oz can diced tomatoes (with juices)
  • 4 cups 950 ml beef broth (or chicken broth for a lighter flavor)
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika for extra depth
  • 1 teaspoon sugar optional – balances acidity
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 8 lasagna noodles broken into bite-sized pieces

Method
 

  1. Brown the Meat:In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat a splash of oil over medium-high heat.Add Italian sausage and ground beef—cook until browned (about 5-7 mins), breaking it apart.Toss in the diced onion and cook until softened (3 mins). Stir in the minced garlic and cook until fragrant (1 min).
  2. In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat a splash of oil over medium-high heat.
  3. Add Italian sausage and ground beef—cook until browned (about 5-7 mins), breaking it apart.
  4. Toss in the diced onion and cook until softened (3 mins). Stir in the minced garlic and cook until fragrant (1 min).
  5. Flavor Bomb:Stir in the tomato paste and let it cook for 2 minutes to deepen the flavor.Pour in the crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, and beef broth.
  6. Stir in the tomato paste and let it cook for 2 minutes to deepen the flavor.
  7. Pour in the crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, and beef broth.
  8. Season & Simmer:Add Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, sugar (if using), salt, and pepper.Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let it simmer for 20 minutes to develop flavors.
  9. Add Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, sugar (if using), salt, and pepper.
  10. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let it simmer for 20 minutes to develop flavors.
  11. Cook the Pasta in the Soup:Drop in the broken lasagna noodles and simmer until tender (12-15 minutes), stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
  12. Drop in the broken lasagna noodles and simmer until tender (12-15 minutes), stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
  13. Cheese Heaven Topping:While the soup simmers, mix ricotta, mini mozzarella balls, and Parmesan cheese in a bowl. Set aside.
  14. While the soup simmers, mix ricotta, mini mozzarella balls, and Parmesan cheese in a bowl. Set aside.
  15. Serve & Melt:Ladle the hot soup into bowls.Add a generous dollop of the cheesy mixture on top—let the mini mozzarella balls melt into gooey perfection.Garnish with fresh parsley for that chef’s kiss.
  16. Ladle the hot soup into bowls.
  17. Add a generous dollop of the cheesy mixture on top—let the mini mozzarella balls melt into gooey perfection.
  18. Garnish with fresh parsley for that chef’s kiss.

Notes

Storage & Meal Prep
Refrigerator: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days.
Freezer: Freeze in a sealed container for up to 2-3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge.
Reheat: Warm in a skillet over medium heat, in the microwave, or in a 350°F oven until heated through.