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lasagna soup

One Pot Lasagna Soup From Scratch

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One pot lasagna soup made from scratch with rich tomato broth, tender pasta, creamy ricotta, and spinach. Cozy, comforting, and perfect for family dinner.
Course Dinner, Soup
Cuisine Italian
Keyword comforting dinners, one pot meal, pasta, soups
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings 6 -8

Ingredients

Lasagna Soup

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1/2 lb mild or sweet Italian sausage
  • 1 large onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 28 oz can whole San Marzano tomatoes diced you have to chop these up on your own! I like to use kitchen shears for this
  • 1 cup marinara sauce such as Rao's. Or homemade!
  • 6 cups chicken stock
  • 3 cups fresh spinach chopped
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 10 oz lasagna noodles broken into pieces or homemade pasta cut small
  • Ricotta and parmesan for serving

Homemade Pasta (Optional)

  • 2 cups flour
  • 4 eggs

Homemade Ricotta (Optional)

  • 8 cups whole milk
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup distilled white vinegar
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons heavy cream

Instructions

Homemade Pasta

  • Add the flour to a large mixing bowl and make a well in the center. Add the eggs and begin incorporating the flour with your hands a little at a time.
  • Once the dough mostly comes together, transfer it to a floured countertop and knead until smooth and elastic. Add more flour if the dough feels sticky.
  • Wrap the dough and let it rest for at least 10 minutes. Roll thin and cut into small rectangles or squares. This makes about 1 lb of fresh pasta. Extra pasta can be frozen after cutting.

Homemade Ricotta

  • Heat the milk and salt in a large pot to 180 degrees, then turn off the heat. Stir in the vinegar for about 20 seconds until curds form. Let sit undisturbed for at least 10 minutes.
  • Set a sieve over a large bowl and line it with cheesecloth, or use a Greek yogurt strainer. Pour the ricotta into the strainer and let the whey drain for about 10 minutes.
  • Discard or save the whey. Transfer the ricotta to a glass container and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  • Before serving, add a splash of heavy cream and blend with a hand blender until smooth and creamy. Add more cream as needed.

Lasagna Soup

  • Brown the ground beef and sausage in a large pot, then remove and set aside. Blot up the excess fat with a paper towel so the soup isn't greasy.
  • Add a little olive oil if needed and sauté the onion until softened. Add the garlic, tomato paste, oregano, basil, and Italian seasoning. Cook for about 1 minute to bloom the flavors.
  • Return the meat to the pot. Add the diced tomatoes, marinara sauce, and chicken stock. Bring to a gentle simmer.
  • Stir in the spinach and heavy cream. Add the pasta and cook just until tender. Fresh pasta will only need a few minutes.
  • Season with salt to taste.

Serving

  • Ladle into bowls and top with homemade ricotta and freshly grated parmesan. This soup thickens slightly as it sits and tastes even better the next day.

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