Lasagna Soup is a simple and tasty way to enjoy pasta. This recipe is a staple in our house during the cooler months. Kids love it as much as adults.
Lasagna Soup is a packed with flavour yet super simple to make. You can jazz it up with spices any way you like. Add a little cheese or a lot. Your call!
I cannot believe another week has flown by. Where does the time go? I feel like time is just racing by right now. I have to admit I’m barely keeping up with blogging and life in general lately.
For the first time in 24 years I am no longer a stay at home mom. I am working part time. It’s not a lot of hours but it’s hard work. I work at a farm with horses, so every day is an adventure.
This week with the crazy weather the horses had to stay inside. If you know horses they don’t like being cooped up. They are like people that way. Too much time chilling out and they start to bounce off the walls and act a little crazy.
The other day it had dried up enough that they could go outside in the sand ring to stretch their legs a bit. After being stuck inside all week let’s just say it was total chaos. Each pair kicked up their heels and gave a bucking bronco performance worthy of a horsey Oscar.
The last pair managed to open a gate that was chained and go prancing off into the field for grass. Mini-me had finished riding our horse, Ginger, and when she peeked out to see how the boys were outside they were gone.
I could not for the life of me figure out where they went. The gates were freaking locked. I thought maybe they were frisky enough to jump the fence. But no, they somehow managed to push the gate open and jimmy the chain system. Little hooligans.
Mini-me went one way, I went the other. I heard her yell she found them. As I came around the corner one was in the ring and the other one saw me and bolted. I couldn’t help but laugh, it was so funny.
He must have thought, oh crap there’s the strict one and I’m in SO much trouble. He took one look at me and ran for the hills. After I finished laughing, mini-me tried to reason with him but he wasn’t having any of it.
I grabbed a bucket of grain and walked out. Took two shakes of the bucket to get him to come over, put his head down and let himself be captured. I handed him off to mini-me cuz I was still mad at him and she led him back to his boring stall.
I cannot tell you how panicked I was when we thought they were actually lost. Can you imagine losing other people’s horses? Not my finest moment.
There are days I love them, and there are days I’d like to send them to their stalls in frustration. Most of them are wildly funny and keep me smiling from the time I get there till the time I leave. Being around horses most days is good for the soul!
This week I’ve also been freezing my butt off outside. It is quite cold in Ontario this week. So this week’s theme for Sunday Supper was perfect for me. “Dishes to keep you warm, a soul warming #SundaySupper” was our theme.
I am all for that when I come home shaking. This soup is perfect for cold weather. You need to make this. You need to make this asap. You really NEED this soup in your life. Like right NOW. Trust me, you’ll thank me later.
I used Paula Deen’s Lasagna Soup recipe on The Food Network as a guide. I changed a couple of minor things to suit our tastes. Paula nailed this one. It’s incredible.
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Lasagna Soup
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium sweet onion chopped
- 1 green pepper chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 32 oz beef broth
- 28 fl oz can whole peeled tomatoes pulsed in blender
- 24 oz pasta sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups lasagna noodles broken
- 5 oz grated parmesan cheese
- 2 cups mozzarella
Instructions
- Brown your ground beef, onion, and pepper in a large dutch oven. It should be broken into fine particles and cooked till juices run clear.
- In the last minute or two add the garlic.
- Now add your brown sugar, tomatoes, sauce, oregano, basil and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for about 20 minutes.
- Add the noodles and simmer until they are tender. Stir in parmesan.
- Turn on your broiler.
- Transfer soup into ovenproof soup bowls.Top with oodles of cheese. Place in oven and broil for 3 to 5 minutes.
- Serve with a big old I love pasta smile!
Notes
Nutrition
If you love pasta you should check out this Poggio Alloro Meat Ragu Sauce. It’s a great recipe. It’s really simple to make, quick too.
Also make sure you stop by and say hello to all my fellow Sunday Supper friends. These folks turn it out every single week. A very special thank you to Susan of The Girl in the Little Red Kitchen for hosting this week. And as always a thank you to Isabel of Family Foodie for leading us.
We have over 50 contributors joining us this week, bringing you their best warm you up dishes. Everything from stews, soups, main entrees and even some hot drinks and desserts. Just look at the list below that is coming to the #SundaySupper table this week!
Main Entrees:
- Carrot, Parsnip and Lentil Casserole – Happy Baking Days
- Chicken with Herbed Dumplings – Bobbi’s Kozy Kitchen
- Chicken pot pie – Gotta Get Baked
- Cholula Chicken Enchiladas – Kwistin’s Favorites
- Eggplant Parmesan – The Hand That Rocks The Ladle
- Roasted Roots and Fruits with Sausage – Shockingly Delicious
Chili/Stews:
- Beer-Braised Beef – Sustainable Dad
- Bigos {Authentic Polish Hunter’s Stew} – From Fast Food to Fresh Food
- Brunswick Stew and Rice – Big Bear’s Wife
- Calico Beans – Home Cooking Memories
- Carbonnade Flamande – The Girl In The Little Red Kitchen
- Chicken Cacciatore {Hunter Style Stew} with Easy Creamy Polenta – Webicurean
- Chicken & Mushroom Stew On Egg Noodles – Galactosemia in PDX
- Cowboy Beef Stew – Comfy Cuisine
- Ham and String Beans – Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
- Jalapeno Popper Chicken Chili – Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
- Lentil and Chorizo Stew – Vintage Kitchen Notes
- Seafood Gumbo and Soul Warming #SundaySupper Wine Pairings – ENOFYLZ Wine Blog
- Soul Warming Hearty Beef Stew – In The Kitchen With KP
Soups:
- 30 Minute Black Bean Soup – Supper for a Steal
- Black Bean Soup – Basic and Delicious
- Black Bean Soup with Hot Roast Pepper Cream – The Lovely Pantry
- Canadian Beer Cheese Soup – Juanita’s Cocina
- Chicken Soup with Dumplings – The Messy Baker
- Chicken Tortilla Soup – Dinners, Dishes and Desserts
- Easy Chicken and Dumplings – My Catholic Kitchen
- Easy Italian Wedding Soup – Family Foodie
- Easy Wonton Soup – Soni’s Food
- French Onion Soup – Momma’s Meals
- Homestyle Chicken and Dumplings – I Run For Wine
- Lemon Chicken Noodle Soup – Mangiamo
- Lentil and Bacon Soup – Small Wallet, Big Appetite
- Lentil Soup with Spinach – Mama’s Blissful Bites
- Peppery Mulligatawny Soup with Cherry Tomatoes & Cilantro – Sue’s Nutrition Buzz
- Pozolillo Verde {Green Chicken & Corn Pozole} – La Cocina de Leslie
- Red Lentil Soup with Crispy Aromatic Coriander – Chattering Kitchen
- Roasted Jalapeno Soup – Chocolate Moosey
- Rule of Thirds Soup – What Smells So Good?
- Seafood Chowder – Noshing with the Nolands
- Spanish Garlic Soup – Pippi’s In The Kitchen Again
- Spicy Gumbo Z’herbes – Pescetarian Journal
- Spicy Seafood Noodle Soup {Jjamppong} – Kimchi Mom
- Spicy Udon Noodle Soup – My Trials In The Kitchen
- Turkey Noodle Soup – Magnolia Days
- Tuscan Bean Soup – The Wimpy Vegetarian
- Warm You Up Spicy Bacon Cheeseburger Soup – Daily Dish Recipes
Desserts/Beverages:
- Hot Fudge Pudding Cake – That Skinny Chick Can Bake
- White Hot Chocolate with Orange – GirliChef
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Lyn @LovelyPantry says
Funny story, Kim! Those horses sound like rebellious teenagers! lol! My father had a few horses when I was younger. I always knew they were these magnificent beasts that had personality. I was always terrified of them though. They were huge to me 🙂 Lasagna soup sounds so comforting. And the cheese on top ~ total yum.
Kim Bee says
Thanks Lyn. I’ve got so many crazy horse stories. They are never boring to spend time with. I have some that terrify me too. Depends on the horse. Luckily ours is a total sweetheart so she makes up for all the ones that aren’t.
Thanks. This was so good. I was really impressed with this recipe. It will be getting made often.
Choc Chip Uru says
Your horses certainly took you for a joy ride my friend, you deserved a huge casserole of this gorgeous lasagna 🙂
Make that 2!
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
Kim Bee says
They sure did. They do often.
Thanks my dear.
Paula @ Vintage Kitchen says
Your story about horses is so funny! They are such noble animals. This has to be the most unusual soup I´ve seen lately. It sounds great!
Kim Bee says
They really are.
It is amazing. I was sceptical but it’s really good.
Kate | Food Babbles says
Wow! Your new job sound like an adventure for sure. So glad you got the horses back and this soup… I will definitely be making this soup! It looks so goooood!!
Kim Bee says
It sure is. I love it though.
You must, it is one of those dishes you have to have seconds of. It’s so good.
The Mom Chef says
This was the first thing in my inbox and I can’t believe how hungry it made me at 7am. It looks like pure comfort, which is something you definitely needed after your equine troubles. I have a friend whose horse was lost by the person caring for it and it was never found. Bad, bad situation.
Kim Bee says
Lol lady. It is such a cool recipe. I don’t usually like most soups but this rocked my world.
Oh man that is awful. I know of people who lost one near a highway. I mean it is seriously scary. Luckily most horses go 5 feet to grass and stand still. I swear if I had my own place I’d be tempted to either gate the whole property or only put one horse out in each paddock to make it easier to take them in and out.
Renee says
I could not imagine losing someone else’s horses. I can almost see the look on your face because I’ve seen it when people have let my dogs escape. (They are quite sneaky too and run so very fast). Good thing we have our ways to entice them back.
Lasagna soups sounds great to me. Something different than the usual pan of lasagna. It’s on my to-make list.
Kim Bee says
Omg Renee, I honestly could not breathe. I’ve heard horror stories about such things. Luckily these two guys were fairly mellow and sorta not too smart so they were just eating grass nearby. It’s the smart ones you gotta watch out for. I swear I it’s so funny when you see people trying to fight with them or coax the horses back. Once you rattle a grain bucket almost any horse is going to come running. Works like a charm when I remember to do it.
This recipe is killer good. I’m remaking it for the slow cooker. It’s just that good that I want to make sure I have a slow cooker option.
Fami says
What a fun job you have! I am so glad you are enjoying it so much… it must be quite an adjustment after 24 years. This soup looks amazing and I know my kids would absolutely love it! Can’t wait to try it.
Kim Bee says
Thanks Isabel. Most days it’s fun. It’s also super physical so at my age it’s wearing me out. But I love being around the barn. The adjustment is about doing me in. Having a hard time keeping up with life. I’m sure I’ll get the hang of it. Or win the lottery. Whatever comes first.
Ramona says
Goodness gracious!! This looks amazing! I will definitely want to try this winter for sure. 🙂
Kim Bee says
Thanks Ramona. You will love it. It’s really good. I had the leftovers the other day too. So good the next day.
Patti says
Oh my gosh I could just devour this!
Kim Bee says
I pretty much did just that.
Parsley Sage says
I’m more than a little envious that you get to hang out with horseys 🙂 Less so when they burst free and reek chaos…
This soup is pretty mind-blowing! At first I was like ‘huh?’ but the pictures totally sold me. Looks delicious!
Kim Bee says
It’s a pretty cool thing, but can be dangerous. Two days ago 3 almost ran me down in a showdown for who gets out the gate first. It has it’s pluses and minuses. They all get nuts when the weather cools down. Just life with horses.
Thanks. I was the same way, Lasagna what? But it’s so good.
Lane @ Supper for a Steal says
I have heard of lasagna soup, but it has never looked as delicious as your pictures do. I seriously want to scratch what I have planned for dinner tonight and make this.
Kim Bee says
Awe thanks Lane. I had so much fun making this. I’m a pasta girl at heart. Can’t help myself.
Tammi @ Momma's Meals says
WOW….this looks to DIE for, I’ve already put in on my must try list! This one will surly warm my soul. Thanks sharing.
Kim Bee says
Thanks Tammi. It’s such a great recipe. I ate this for days on end. And still want more.
Abby says
I love your story! haha who knew horses could be so sneaky 🙂 and O.M.G. that soup…that’s happening!!
Kim Bee says
Oh they are bad when they have an agenda. Their agenda is food. 24/7.
Lol, I hope you love it.
kitchenriffs says
I dunno – maybe your horsies are turning lunie too? 😉 Probably they wanted some of this great Lasagna Soup. Good looking stuff, great (and fun!) post – thanks.
Kim Bee says
They must be. The weather makes them nuts, something about cold and warm snaps make their brains nutty.
I loved this recipe. It’s just so hearty.
Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen says
WOW this sounds amazing!! I can’t wait to give it a try 🙂 pinned it! Oh and how was I not already following you on Pintrest? Silly me!!
Kim Bee says
Thanks Bobbi. I loved it and hope you do too.
I do that all the time too. I think I follow people everywhere but I miss them on some social media. It happens to all of us. xx
Chung-Ah | Damn Delicious says
This looks so hearty and comforting! I mean it’s 90 degrees today but I’d still make this and devour the entire pot!
Kim Bee says
It’s so good. You gotta try it. I wasn’t sure about it but man it’s amazing.
Bea says
Wow, that sounds so, so good 🙂
Kim Bee says
Thanks Bea.
Susan says
I’ve been waiting to see this recipe! I was so excited and curious when you posted it. It’s amazing, love it and thank you for joining us this week!
Kim Bee says
I hope it was worth the wait. It’s so good. I had a blast this week.
veronica gantley says
I have lost a lot of things, but never a horse. Leave it to you to come up with lasagna soup. Yum!
Kim Bee says
Ya, it was a first for me too. I swear they are just trying my patience this week.
I had to do it. The lasagna voices made me do it.
Heather @girlichef says
Oh wow…this does look like the perfect thing to warm cold and weary bones – absolutely DELISH!
Kim Bee says
It really is. After a day in the cold with some wild animals this hit the spot.
Jen @ Juanita's Cocina says
Don’t you think it’s hilarious that we ever actually think we can control those animals? LOL!
This looks so good. I’ve made a long drawn-out version, but I’m making yours next! YUM!
Kim Bee says
There is just no way you can control a horse whose brain has turned off. Once the lights go out there really is no one home. I was there 2 days ago and 3 mares, including mine, went spastic in a game of who gets out the gate first. There is usually a pecking order. But the old mare got it in her head she was changing it up and went after mine with teeth bared, then the young mare came up and joined in, mine was running around charging them all up. There was kicking and biting and rearing. And me standing there trying not to get killed. Fun times.
I am making the slow cooker version for slow cooker saturday. I just had to keep playing with this one.
thyme (sarah) says
Your story with the horses was so charming. I’ve always wanted to be around horses. When I had the chance to take lessons, I was so overwhelmed by them. So, I admire people who can find that connections with these beautiful creatures.
Kim Bee says
I get overwhelmed too trust me. Our mare is tiny, a little arabian so I’m used to petite horses. They have a new Friesian who is massive. I swear he’s probably 1400 pounds or more. When he gets edgy with his head in the air it’s a frightening thing, but gorgeous. I think you just have to be hyper aware of where they are and always give yourself enough space to pivot around if they get scared and bolt or jump. Now saying that I’ll probably get knocked down today. lol
Emily @ Life on Food says
Oh this looks yummy. I love soup and love lasagna. I haven’t heard of them together though. The weather is so chilly I need some extra soup recipes to stay warm.
Kim Bee says
Thanks Emily. It’s a fabulous recipe. You totally need to try it. So good.
Kayle (The Cooking Actress) says
Aw silly horseys!
And what a yummmmyyyyy soup! LASAGNA SOUP!? Yes please!
Kim Bee says
I had fourths. Okay so maybe fifths.
Tara Noland says
I have never had this but I have seen it a couple times before. I must make it!! Yours looks out of this world good!!
Kim Bee says
It’s so good Tara. Give it a try, you will love it.
Lisa says
So comforting and cheesy/gooey! I love the photo with the spoon being lifted out of the bowl and all that ‘gooey cheese’ pulling up with the ‘tomatoey’ beef. I am dying for a bowl, now!
Kim Bee says
Thanks. That’s the photo my daughter liked too. She always helps me pick them. I am too biased to choose. lol
Becky says
Your soup sounds like pure comfort food, with all that cheese and pasta, especially after a hard day with horses:)
Kim Bee says
Thanks Becky. I love this soup. It’s one of those dishes you can eat day after day.
Suzanne Perazzini says
Such fun with the horses! I got bitten badly on the thigh by one several years ago and I still have a large lump on my leg. I was not impressed, to put it mildly. It put me out of action for quite some time. I haven’t ridden since but I still like them. But I like your soup better. It’s almost a stew.
Kim Bee says
Suzanne, did you ever read about the one who almost removed two of my fingers once? I feel for you cuz it hurts when they bite. A friend’s horse, actually one of the ones I care for now, was on stall rest. I went to throw him grain in his bucket but the bucket was missing so I sort of paused mid air then he ran and grabbed my hand thinking it was food. He had two of fingers and had me pressed right up against the bars. He let go and I looked and the fingers were there so I just walked it off like no big whoop. Got maybe five or ten feet then felt this throbbing pain. When I looked down one finger was completely swollen and the other seemed half gone. He took about half the flesh from one, it was masticated so badly they couldn’t stitch it. Took more than 6 weeks to heal. I couldn’t do dishes or cook or anything. Freaking roughest 6 weeks of my life. I now refer to him as my blood brother or the shark. We have a love/hate relationship. Luckily most don’t do that stuff. Ours is a sweetheart thank goodness. But some of the others I keep one eye on them every second I’m with them. I love them but have a healthy respect for them. They are big and prey animals so sometimes their brains go into fight or flight and you just gotta beware. When I ride I fall off alot. I have zero balance so me hitting the ground is a regular thing. But then again me walking and falling down is a regular thing.
It is a heck of a soup/stew. I freaking loved this recipe. This will be made over and over again.
Megan @IRun4Wine says
Um, hello soup! This looks and sounds absolutely amazing!
Kim Bee says
Lol, thanks Megan.
Chris Baccus says
I have lasagna in the oven right now waiting for it to finish. Will have to try your soup version here some time.
Kim Bee says
I freaking love lasagna in any form. It’s pure comfort food to me. It’s the first thing I learned how to make. I was sceptical of the soup version but holy smokes it’s good. You must try it.
Valerie @ From Valerie's Kitchen says
Holy moly does that look good! I’ve seen Paula’s recipe and I like what you’ve done with it. You know, I’ve always dreamed of having a horse, like every little girl. Problem is the dream has not gone away! I want a horsey!!!
Kim Bee says
Thanks Valerie. I didn’t change too much. It’s a great recipe.
I was the same way. I still pinch myself I own one. It’s been hard to keep her since hubs lost his job but we make it work. She’s part of the family now. I never told mini-me I loved them and when she was just 3 1/2 she picked riding as her sport of choice. I was floored. I think it took me till she was maybe 6 or 8 to start riding myself. Then it just snowballed. Lessons became half leasing, half leasing became full leasing, leasing became buying. If I had my way we’d have two, one for me and one for mini-me. You should take lessons. *evil laugh*
Stephanie @ Eat. Drink. Love. says
Sounds like those horses are a good workout! This soup looks incredible!
Kim Bee says
I am losing weight daily thanks to the hooligans. It’s 10 acres so just walking to the paddocks is a workout.
It is the bomb. You gotta try this.
Laura Hunter says
I have been looking forward to your recipe ever since I saw your title. Lasagna soup sounds AMAZING. So much simpler then making lasagna and it looks just as gooey and tasty. Thanks for sharing such an amazing recipe. And good luck with adjusting to working part time. It is so hard when you have a full time job(being a mum) and a part time one.
Kim Bee says
Yah, I hope it lived up to the title. It is so good. And it gets better the next day.
I like being home. If I had my way I would still just be home. I mean I love the horses but my heart is at home still. 24 years is a long time, I got sort of used to it so it’s been a rough adjustment.
Sarah says
I have always adored lasagna soup! This looks way better than Mom’s though (sorry Mom!)
Kim Bee says
I cannot stop laughing. Thanks so much. xx
Maureen | Orgasmic Chef says
Your zesty lasagna soup might be difficult to eat but I’d be very willing to wear it 🙂
Kim Bee says
*falls down laughing*
Katerina says
After all this hard work you ‘ve had I am sure this totally delicious soup gave you all the strength and stamina to continue! Looks divine!
Kim Bee says
I find I am craving pasta big time since working outdoors. It’s all I want right now.
Sarah says
What a story! That is so cool that you get to work with horses. I work at an office looking at numbers all day. I love this idea of Lasagna in a bowl. Such a great dish!
Kim Bee says
Thanks. I like my job. Most days. Except when they’re bad. Then I’d rather be in an office. lol
Thanks so much. xx
Nancy @ gottagetbaked says
Welcome back to the work force! What an adventure every day must be for you, working with the horses. And this lasagna soup looks phenomenal, with that bubbly cheese on top and those slices of buttered bread to sop up all the goodness. I love lasagna and I’d gladly devour it in soup form!
Kim Bee says
It’s awful, not gonna lie. Working blows. Lol. Ah, I kid, it’s fun but hard. Such a manual job at my age is probably not wise. But it’s tons of fun to be around animals. Love them.
Thanks. I really loved this recipe. It’s a keeper.
Erin @ Dinners, Dishes and Desserts says
Look at all that cheesey goodness! This soup is on my must try list!
Kim Bee says
You have to try it Erin. Good for kids and hubbies. We were fighting over the last helping. Seriously. Arm wrestling was involved.
Cindy's Recipes and Writings says
Sounds like a winner to me, Kim!
Kim Bee says
Thanks Cindy. I loved this recipe so much. xx
Jennie @themessybakerblog says
Kim, I want to put my mouth under that spoon and catch all of that glorious cheese. This dish looks amazing; can’t wait to give it a try.
Your job sounds so exciting! Way better than my job. I’d rather work with horses over grumpy people any day. I hope life calms down a bit for you.
Lora @cakeduchess says
oh my…can’t stop giggling at silly Maureen! This is awesomeness. Now how do I get a sample at this crazy hour?;p
Faye Leong says
Awesome! You make my mouth water now…..I bet this is one of the perfect soup for the cold weather.
Anne @ Webicurean says
This looks and sounds amazing. Love the story about the horses–I’d be in a total panic if I thought I’d lost someone’s horses!