Description
This Creamy Lasagna Soup with Sausage and Ground Beef transforms the comfort of classic lasagna into a one-pot, cozy soup that’s perfect for chilly nights or lazy weeknight dinners. It’s rich, creamy, loaded with savory sausage, hearty ground beef, and tender pasta, all simmered in a tomato-herb broth and finished with melty cheese. Whether you’re looking for quick dinner ideas, a hearty meal prep solution, or a healthy-ish indulgence, this easy recipe is a standout among dinner ideas and cozy food ideas. Ready in under an hour, this is a delicious, filling soup you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
1/2 pound ground beef
1/2 pound Italian sausage
1 medium yellow onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
2 tablespoons tomato paste
4 cups beef broth
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
8 lasagna noodles, broken into pieces
4 ounces cream cheese, cubed
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional for garnish)
Instructions
1. Heat a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the ground beef and sausage, breaking up the meat as it browns. Cook until fully browned, about 6–8 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
2. Add diced onion and sauté for 4 minutes, until soft. Stir in garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
3. Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, and beef broth. Add Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook uncovered for 15–20 minutes.
4. Add broken lasagna noodles directly into the soup. Simmer for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until noodles are tender.
5. Reduce heat to low. Add cream cheese in small pieces and stir until melted. Then stir in mozzarella until fully incorporated.
6. Taste and adjust seasoning.
7. Serve hot, garnished with Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley.
Notes
Use full-fat cream cheese for the smoothest, creamiest texture.
Don’t overcook the noodles—they’ll continue to soften in the hot soup.
If freezing, freeze the broth and meat mixture without noodles or cheese for best texture upon reheating.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: creamy lasagna soup, easy dinner recipe, one pot meal, comfort food, Italian soup