Description
This TikTok Lasagna Soup is a comforting and hearty twist on traditional lasagna, served as a warm soup. Combining ground beef, Italian seasonings, marinara, and broken lasagna noodles with a creamy blend of cottage cheese, parmesan, and mozzarella, it’s an easy-to-make one-pot meal perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Sauce Base & Meat
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3-4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1.5 tbsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
Liquids & Pasta
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 jar marinara sauce, Rao’s (24 oz)
- 1 can diced tomatoes (juices included), 14.5 oz
- ¼ cup water
- 10 oz lasagna noodles, broken in half
Cheeses & Greens
- 1 ½ cups cottage cheese
- ½ cup shaved parmesan
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup spinach, chopped
Garnish (optional)
- ½ cup cottage cheese
- 2 tbsp chopped basil
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: In a large sauce pot or Dutch oven over medium heat, warm the olive oil until fragrant. Add the diced onion and minced garlic, sautéing for 3-4 minutes until softened and aromatic.
- Cook Ground Beef: Add the lean ground beef to the pot with the onions and garlic. Stir to combine and cook for 4-6 minutes until the beef is browned and cooked through.
- Add Seasonings and Tomato Paste: Sprinkle in the Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and tomato paste. Mix thoroughly to evenly coat the beef and allow the flavors to meld while continuing to cook briefly.
- Combine Liquids and Tomatoes: Pour in the beef broth, marinara sauce, diced tomatoes (with their juices), and water. Stir well to incorporate everything evenly.
- Add Pasta: Break the lasagna noodles into halves and add them to the soup, ensuring they are fully submerged in the liquid. Cover the pot with a lid.
- Simmer Soup: Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce heat and let it simmer for 12-15 minutes. Cooking time may vary depending on the type of lasagna noodles used; noodles should be tender when done.
- Finish with Cheese and Spinach: Stir in the cottage cheese, shaved parmesan, shredded mozzarella, and chopped spinach. Allow the spinach to wilt and the cheeses to melt gently for a few minutes.
- Serve and Garnish: Ladle the soup into bowls and top with an additional dollop of cottage cheese and fresh chopped basil if desired. Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- Use broken lasagna noodles for easier cooking and eating in soup form.
- Adjust salt and pepper to taste depending on the saltiness of your broth and marinara.
- Spinach can be substituted with kale or other leafy greens.
- For a vegetarian version, omit ground beef and use vegetable broth and plant-based cheese alternatives.
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheat well on stovetop or microwave.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 1 1/2 cups)
- Calories: 370 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
