Description
This Easy High Protein Lasagna Soup brings all the flavors of traditional lasagna into a hearty, protein-packed bowl. It is made with lean ground beef, lasagna noodles, and a rich tomato broth, then finished with ricotta, mozzarella, and parmesan cheeses. A comforting one-pot meal perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep.
Ingredients
1 pound lean ground beef (90% or higher)
8 lasagna noodles broken into pieces
1 can 28 oz crushed tomatoes
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 small onion diced
3 cloves garlic minced
4 cups beef broth
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 cup ricotta cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon chili flakes optional
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh parsley optional
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat and cook the onion until softened.
2. Add garlic and cook briefly until fragrant.
3. Add ground beef and cook until fully browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.
4. Stir in tomato paste, crushed tomatoes, broth, and seasonings.
5. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
6. Add broken lasagna noodles and cook until tender.
7. Serve hot with ricotta, mozzarella, and parmesan on top.
Notes
Cook noodles separately if planning to store leftovers to avoid sogginess.
Cottage cheese can replace ricotta for a lighter option.
Add extra chili flakes or hot sauce if you prefer more heat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 65mg