One Pot Lasagna Soup

            Lasagna is a classic dish that is loved by so many people, and those that have discovered this recipe have absolutely fallen in love with this soup.

The soup has all the flavor of a lasagna in a casserole dish, but this one is made into a soup. It only takes 45 minutes to make and is done in one pan. You can’t ask for anything easier than that  to give you all the flavor of a full on lasagna meal.

            You can use this as the main dish of dinner, it can be a quick and simple lunch that you can bring to work.

You could also have it stored in the refrigerator to have a quick bowl after a long day, or especially on those long winter days of shoveling snow.

Frequently Asked Questions:

            Could I use pasta that is different from lasagna noodles?

I would find this to be an okay substitute. If I was to switch it up, I would use a rotini pasta. It is still a sturdy pasta that will hold up well.

            Could I substitute Italian Sausage for ground beef?

This is another great idea to try. I do personally love Italian Sausage more than the ground beef in my lasagna. I have swapped the two meats and received oodles of compliments on the flavor.

            What should I serve with the soup?

My family enjoys toasted garlic and cheese bread, I have used garlic or cheese croutons, and at times, we will also have a small dinner salad to go along with the soup.

            How do I store the Soup?

The soup can be placed in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

What do you need to make One Pot Lasagna Soup

            1 pound lean ground beef

            1 pound ground Italian sausage

            1 white onion, chopped

            3 tsp minced garlic

            2 tbsp Tomato Paste

            14 ounce can of diced tomatoes

            2 tsp chopped basil

            1 tsp oregano

            Salt and pepper to taste

            8 cups Chicken Broth

            24 ounce jar of pasta sauce, your choice of flavor

            10 or so lasagna noodles, broken into pieces

            1 tsp sugar, optional

How to make One Pot Lasagna Soup

FIRST STEP:

In a large stock pot, brown the ground beef and the italian sausage

Chop the onion and combine it with the meat

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When the meat is almost completely cooked, add in the minced garlic, oregano, basil and salt and pepper.

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SECOND STEP:

Drain the excess fat from the meat

Stir in the tomato paste and add the 8 cups of Chicken broth to the stock pot

Add the jar of Pasta sauce and stir to combine and mix well

THIRD STEP:

Stir in the sugar, if using

Place a cover on the pot and bring the soup to a boil

Remove the cover and add in the broken up lasagna noodles to the pot

FOURTH STEP:

Boil until it is al dente. This is to the tenderness of the pasta you prefer

Once the noodles are fully cooked, top the soup with shredded mozzarella and grated parmesan. Allow the cheese to melt

Serve immediately.

Enjoy!

YUM!