One Pot Lasagna Soup
A cozy and delicious dish that combines the flavors of traditional lasagna in a quick and easy one-pot format, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Meat and Aromatics
- 1 lb ground beef Can substitute with ground turkey or chicken.
- 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
- ½ yellow onion diced
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ¼ tsp dried basil
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp kosher salt Plus more to taste.
- Freshly ground black pepper To taste.
Broth and Noodles
- 1 14 oz can crushed tomatoes
- 32 oz chicken broth More if needed.
- 1 cup water
- 2 tsp tomato paste
- 6 oz lasagna noodles, broken into pieces Can use gluten-free pasta.
Final Touches
- 1 cup frozen chopped spinach Can substitute with fresh spinach.
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- Ricotta cheese For topping.
- 4 oz mozzarella cheese, sliced For serving.
- Parmesan cheese Optional for topping.
Instructions
Preparation
- In a large pot over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef until browned, breaking it up as it cooks. If there’s extra grease, drain it off.
- Add minced garlic, diced onion, garlic powder, onion powder, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper to the beef. Stir and cook this mixture for about 5 minutes over medium-low heat until fragrant and the onion softens.
Cooking
- Pour in the crushed tomatoes, chicken broth, water, and tomato paste. Stir well to combine.
- Add the broken lasagna noodles and bring the mixture to a boil. Once it boils, lower the heat, cover the pot, and let it simmer for about 10 minutes until the noodles start to soften.
- Stir in the frozen spinach and heavy cream. Cook uncovered for an additional 5 minutes until the spinach is heated through and the soup becomes creamy.
Serving
- To serve, place a slice of mozzarella cheese at the bottom of each bowl. Ladle the hot soup over it.
- Top with a dollop of ricotta and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
For best results, use fresh, high-quality ingredients. The soup can get quite thick as it sits, so feel free to add a bit more broth or water when reheating. Avoid overcooking the lasagna noodles.
