This may not be my Mama’s recipe, but I’m a mom so I think the name still fits. 
What is it about lasagna and especially lasagna soup that feels like home? I mean, I know it’s all saucy and delicious, but it’s not like I’m Italian, or even have an ounce of Italian (or I-talian like my dad says. Gah, I hate that. It’s like saying, law-yur) in me, but it totally feels like home to me. This soup happens to be our new favorite soup. It’s like a cross between a creamy soup and broth soup due to the addition of a little ricotta in it. It’s hearty, beefy, and delicious. In other words, perfection.
I seem to always have some broken lasagna noodles in the bottom of the box, so this is pretty much the perfect solution so that you don’t waste them, but I’m also totally willing to break up new lasagna noodles to be able to eat this. You will want to be careful though, the noodles will slowly soak up more and more broth, so I never add them until the last 15 minutes and if I’m freezing the soup or making a bigger batch in order to have leftovers I save the noodles until I’m ready to eat it.
My absolute favorite, favorite, favorite part is all of that baked cheese on top. Oh my heavens. It really is wonderful, and while you may be tempted to skip out on the bread, don’t!! Really, dipping pieces of crusty baguette in the soup is essential to your happiness.
This soup is also a great idea for Super Bowl Sunday. The snacks are all fantastic, but you kinda need something a little more substantial too. This soup is hearty and cheesy enough that the party guests will looooooooooove it, and you can just let it simmer away until they arrive. Easy Peasy.
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A hearty and delicious soup that tastes just like an authentic lasagna
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1 Onion, diced
- 4 Small Cloves of Garlic, minced
- 1 Green Pepper, diced
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano, chopped
- 1 teaspoon parsley, chopped
- 1 1/2 teaspoon basil, chopped
- 1 Lb Ground Beef
- 1 Box Beef Broth
- 1/2 Cup Ricotta
- 1 Tablespoon Brown Sugar
- 1 Can Diced Tomatoes, 28 oz (I've used 14.5 oz and it's still delicious)
- 1 Can Tomato Sauce, 8oz can
- 2 Cups Broken Lasagna Noodles
- 1 Cup Mozarella Cheese, shredded
- Baguette For dipping
Instructions
- In a heavy bottomed pot, over medium high heat, add the olive oil until it just starts to shimmer. Add the garlic, stirring as you add it and cook for a few seconds, then add the onion. Turn the heat down to medium and stir occasionally as you wait for the onion to turn soft and translucent, about 3-5 minutes. Add the green pepper, oregano, parsley and basil. Stir to combine and let cook for one minute.
- Add the ground beef and cook until browned and no longer raw. Add the beef broth and ricotta, whisking to break up the ricotta and help it to melt into the soup. Sometimes I press it up against the side of the pot to help it melt evenly. Add the brown sugar, tomatoes and tomato sauce, stirring to combine. Let simmer all day for maximum flavor or at least 20 minutes.
- The last 15 minutes add the broken lasagna noodles and cook until tender.
- Place the soup in oven safe bowls or soup mugs and top with cheese.
- Heat the broiler to high heat and place the soup in the oven. Once the cheese is golden and melted remove from the oven and serve with warm bread.
Notes
If you don't have access to fresh herbs, you can substitute half the amount of dry herbs. I personally prefer to use Gourmet Garden Herbs which are found in tubes in the produce section.
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Hi, This soup looks incredible! I’m just wondering how much this makes? =)
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Sweet Basil Reply:
February 13th, 2013 at 9:37 am
We got 6 servings out of ours.
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This soup sounds amazing! Comfort in a bowl =)
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I have never had a lasagna soup – definitely want to try this one!!
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This soup sounds awesome! Warm, comforting and meaty! Gotta try it someday! Thank you so much for sharing.
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Sweet Basil Reply:
January 30th, 2013 at 2:13 pm
Thank you! I hope you give it a go!
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This looks wonderful,what size can of tomato sauce do you use?
I assume the tomatoes are 28oz?
I’ll be making this as soon as I get the ricotta.
Thanks!
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Sweet Basil Reply:
January 30th, 2013 at 2:15 pm
Anita! I kept forgetting to add that, so thank you so much for commenting. Ok, the tomatoes were 28 oz, but I’ve totally had to use only 14 oz before and it was still yummy. TOmato sauce was 8ox can. I hope you give it a go. I seriously ate waaaay too much of it.
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I simply adore the idea of having lasagna as soup! I’ve seen a recipe like this before and keep telling myself that I need to make it. Now, you have me convinced.
It looks amazing! And perfect for this time of year.
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Sweet Basil Reply:
January 30th, 2013 at 2:19 pm
Thanks, Sally! Growing up I hated lasagna-what the heck was I thinking?!!
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Loving your blog!!! And this soup looks INCREDIBLE!!!
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Sweet Basil Reply:
January 30th, 2013 at 2:19 pm
You’re so sweet! Thank you so much!!!
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Love the idea of adding ricotta to the soup. Yum!
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Yum, this sounds absolutely delicious – like the perfect winter comfort food!
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Oh wow this soup looks oh-so comforting. I too love Gourmet Garden Herbs!
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Wonderful comfort food!
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Sweet Basil Reply:
January 29th, 2013 at 8:21 am
Hi Amanda!! Thank you! Wish we had EVO to get together again
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What a brilliant idea for a soup. I’m half asleep at my computer and I still want to go downstairs and make it right now.
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Sweet Basil Reply:
January 29th, 2013 at 8:20 am
Boy, and it’s crazy snowy here today, so I feel even more tired!
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This sounds so comforting and down right delicious!
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HI Carrian! OMG. This looks so delicious. I want to make this immediately. It was such a pleasure to meet you at ALT! Love, Love, Love your site!
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Sweet Basil Reply:
January 29th, 2013 at 8:21 am
You’re so sweet! Thank you!!
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Haha…I love the name.
It’s definitely one that I would want my mama to make and pass down the recipe to me. It looks incredible! Oh, and those cups are great!
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Sweet Basil Reply:
January 29th, 2013 at 8:22 am
Thanks! I know, I totally will have to remember to pass this on to my girls someday.
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Love the idea of lasagna soup! Adding this recipe to my to-try list.
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ooooohhhhhh. that baked cheese on top. I need this!
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Sweet Basil Reply:
January 28th, 2013 at 12:56 pm
That baked cheese is my favorite part! MMMMM!!
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this sounds so good…and agree what a great use for broken noodles…my hubby and kiddos will so love big bowl of this!
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Sweet Basil Reply:
January 28th, 2013 at 12:56 pm
Thanks Angela! So glad to see your comment was approved. WOOHOO!
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Angela @ AnotherBitePlease Reply:
January 29th, 2013 at 10:46 am
me too…woohoo..thanks for your help!
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My husband (Randy) makes the most awesome lasagna in the world, so every time I see a recipe for lasagna soup I pass it up, thinking it couldn’t be as good as his lasagna, but I have to say I’m going to make your soup, ASAP!
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Sweet Basil Reply:
January 28th, 2013 at 12:58 pm
Aghhh, I hope I can stand up to the test!! We really do love this soup, but I’m dying to try Randy’s now.
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I think the name fits the soup! I absolutely love lasagna but making it into a soup is pure genius!
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Sweet Basil Reply:
January 28th, 2013 at 12:58 pm
So you’re saying I’m a genius?! Can we share that on all social media? Haha jk!
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Love lasagna and Gourmet Garden–can’t wait to try this!
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Sweet Basil Reply:
January 28th, 2013 at 12:58 pm
And I love you!
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I don’t even know what to do with myself right now.
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Sweet Basil Reply:
January 28th, 2013 at 12:59 pm
How about come have lunch with me!
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ahhhh I hate when people say I-talian/Eyetalian! Lol, my grandma does it and I’m like YOU’RE MARRIED TO ONE! PRONOUNCE IT RIGHT!
This soup looks rich and cheesy and full of yumminess!
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Sweet Basil Reply:
January 28th, 2013 at 12:59 pm
It’s so annoying! Eyetalian Soda, Eyetalian Restaurant. GAG!!
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I have recently noticed so many amazing lasagna soups around and I’m not sure why I have never made any. This looks SO amazing.
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Sweet Basil Reply:
January 28th, 2013 at 12:59 pm
Awww, thanks darlin’! How’s the move coming along?
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Comfort in a bowl, yum!
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Sweet Basil Reply:
January 28th, 2013 at 1:00 pm
And then we can all cozy up for dessert. It’s perfect!
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I love love love Gourmet Garden Herbs! I use the dill one all the time.
Your lasagna soup looks and sounds scrumptious!
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Sweet Basil Reply:
January 28th, 2013 at 1:00 pm
Thanks, Leslie! Hope you’re well!
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