# If You Haven’t Tried Making Lasagna Soup, You Should Definitely Give This a Go
If you haven’t attempted lasagna soup yet, you should definitely give this a go. And, if you have, consider this your nudge that autumn is officially here and it’s soup time! It’s ideal because… soup! Essentially, it’s lasagna that you can enjoy with a spoon. I genuinely enjoy preparing lasagna, but sometimes you just need to whip up lasagna in less than 30 minutes. For those moments, this one-pot weeknight lasagna soup is here to rescue you.
## What Exactly is Lasagna Soup?
Lasagna soup is just what it sounds like: lasagna transformed into soup. It captures all the wonderful elements of lasagna without the layering and lengthy preparation. Best of all, you can savor it in a bowl with a spoon. It’s perpetually lasagna soup season!
## Steps to Prepare Lasagna Soup
1. **Sauté the onions.** Begin by sautéing some onions; there’s no need to cut them perfectly or anything, since they’re going to cook down in the soup.
2. **Brown the meat.** After the onions, brown your selected ground meat – typically, we prefer a combination of beef and pork, but this time we opted for all pork because that’s what we had available.
3. **Incorporate the liquids.** Once the meat is browned, add the tomatoes and chicken stock.
4. **Noodle time.** As soon as everything starts to simmer, toss in the noodles. Simmer until your home is filled with delightful aromas and everything reaches tenderness.
## Ingredients for Lasagna Soup
– **Onion and garlic** – Sautéed in olive oil until they become a fragrant mix that provides an incredible foundational flavor for your soup.
– **Ground pork, beef, or sausage** – Choose your preferred type of ground meat. You could also use ground turkey, chicken, or crumbled tofu.
– **Crushed tomatoes** – Lasagna soup requires tomatoes, and I prefer crushed, but honestly, any canned tomatoes will suffice.
– **Chicken stock** – This supplies the soup aspect of lasagna soup. If you prefer a thicker soup, simply reduce the amount of chicken stock.
– **Lasagna noodles** – The highlight of the dish: utilize mini lasagna noodles known as [malfada corta](https://amzn.to/3GbccLX) or break regular lasagna noodles into smaller segments.
– **Herbs** – Freshly chopped oregano and basil enhance this soup beautifully. Dried herbs can also work if that’s what you have.
– **Toppings** – CHEESE! Mozzarella, parmesan, a dollop of ricotta, a scoop of mascarpone, cottage cheese; this soup is a fantastic reason to load on the cheese, so don’t hold back!
## Which Noodles Are Ideal?
We prepare lasagna soup with either mini lasagna noodles called [mafalda corta](https://amzn.to/3GbccLX) or broken lasagna noodles. Both options are great!
## Can I Make it Vegetarian/Vegan?
Definitely. Just omit the meat. You can include some crumbled firm tofu if you need extra protein. Swap the chicken stock for vegetable stock. And for vegans, opt for vegan cheese or sprinkle some nutritional yeast for a cheesy flavor boost.
## The Optimal Way to Serve Lasagna Soup
Serve this in a bowl loaded with cheese. We usually include plenty of mozzarella – the cheese pulls are outstanding – but this time we only had parmesan, making it a tiny bit fancier. Extra points if you add a dollop of ricotta and a bit of fresh basil!
## TikTok Lasagna Soup
Lasagna soup is currently a hit on TikTok, thanks to SZA and @dannylovespasta. SZA saw him preparing lasagna soup and requested the recipe. If you’re looking to recreate his exact recipe, just like SZA did, here it is:
– 1 onion, chopped
– 2 cloves garlic, minced
– 1/2 lb ground beef
– 1/2 lb Italian sausage
– 1/4 tsp chili pepper flakes
– 1/2 tsp dried oregano