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Bowl of easy creamy lasagna soup topped with cheese and parsley

Easy Creamy Lasagna Soup

A hearty and delicious soup that combines layers of rich marinara sauce, savory meats, and creamy cheeses, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: dinner, Soup
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the soup base
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil For cooking
  • 1 pound lean ground beef or ground turkey Choose based on preference
  • 1 small yellow onion, finely diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional) For a bit of heat
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 24-ounce jar marinara sauce Use your favorite brand
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 15-ounce can crushed tomatoes
  • 8 pieces lasagna noodles, broken into pieces
For creaminess and toppings
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup ricotta cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • to taste Fresh basil or parsley, chopped For garnish
  • to taste Extra Parmesan cheese for topping

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. In a large soup pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the ground beef or turkey and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon.
  3. Drain any excess fat, leaving about a tablespoon for flavor.
  4. Add the diced onion and cook until translucent, about 3–4 minutes.
  5. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
  6. Add Italian seasoning, crushed red pepper, salt, and pepper. Stir in marinara sauce, chicken broth, and crushed tomatoes.
  7. Mix well and bring to a gentle boil.
  8. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered for 15–20 minutes.
  9. Add the broken lasagna noodles directly to the pot and cook until tender, about 10–12 minutes.
  10. Lower the heat and stir in heavy cream, ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese. Stir until melted and creamy.
  11. Adjust seasoning to taste and ladle into bowls.
  12. Top with chopped basil or parsley and extra Parmesan. Serve hot.

Notes

For a gourmet touch, top with fresh mozzarella slices or a dollop of pesto.