Lasagna Soup

 

🥣 Lasagna Soup (with Cottage Cheese)

Serves: 6

Ingredients

1 lb ground beef or Italian sausage

1 small onion, diced

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 (24 oz) jar marinara sauce

4 cups chicken or beef broth

1 cup water

1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)

½ tsp black pepper

1 tsp dried basil

1 tsp dried oregano

Pinch red pepper flakes (optional)

8 lasagna noodles, broken into pieces

Cheese Topping

1½ cups full-fat cottage cheese

1½ cups shredded mozzarella

¼ cup grated parmesan

Instructions

Brown the meat

In a large pot over medium heat, cook meat until browned. Drain excess grease.

Add aromatics

Add onion and garlic. Cook 2–3 minutes until soft.

Build the soup

Stir in marinara, broth, water, and seasonings. Bring to a gentle boil.

Cook pasta

Add broken lasagna noodles. Simmer 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Serve

Ladle soup into bowls and top each with a generous scoop of cottage cheese, mozzarella, and parmesan. Stir gently or let the cheese melt on top.

Optional Upgrades

Blend cottage cheese briefly for a smoother, ricotta-like texture

Add spinach or zucchini in the last 2 minutes

Finish with fresh basil or parsley