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Cheesy Lasagna Soup with Sausage and Ground Beef

A comforting twist on the classic lasagna, this hearty soup combines sausage, ground beef, and gooey cheeses, making it perfect for family dinners or gatherings with friends.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Main Course, Soups
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Meat and Base Ingredients
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 pound sausage For extra flavor, Italian sausage can be used.
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
  • 4 cups chicken or beef broth
Pasta and Seasoning
  • 2 cups lasagna noodles, broken into pieces Whole lasagna noodles can be used, broken into pieces before adding.
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Cheeses
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese For a thicker soup, add more ricotta cheese.
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese Reserve half for topping.
Garnish
  • Fresh basil For garnish.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large pot, brown the ground beef and sausage over medium heat.
  2. Add the onion and garlic and sauté until the onion is translucent.
Cooking
  1. Stir in the crushed tomatoes, broth, lasagna noodles, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  2. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 20 minutes until the noodles are tender.
  3. Stir in the ricotta cheese and half of the mozzarella until melted and combined.
Serving
  1. Serve hot, topped with the remaining mozzarella and fresh basil.

Notes

This soup pairs well with garlic bread or a simple side salad. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.