This Lasagna Soup recipe 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!
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.
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 medium 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
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups lasagna noodles broken
- 5 oz grated parmesan cheese
- 2 cups mozzarella
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef, onion, and pepper in a large dutch oven. It should be broken into fine particles and cooked till juices run clear.
- Add the garlic to the dutch oven during the last minute or two of cooking.
- Now add your brown sugar, beef broth, tomatoes, pasta 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 the parmesan cheese.
- Turn on your broiler. Allow it to preheat properly.
- Transfer soup into ovenproof soup bowls. Top with oodles of cheese. Place the bowls in the oven and broil for 3 to 5 minutes, or until cheese is golden and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and serve.
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.
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Lyn @LovelyPantry
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
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
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
They sure did. They do often.
Thanks my dear.
Paula @ Vintage Kitchen
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
They really are.
It is amazing. I was sceptical but it's really good.
Kate | Food Babbles
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Goodness gracious!! This looks amazing! I will definitely want to try this winter for sure. 🙂
Kim Bee
Thanks Ramona. You will love it. It's really good. I had the leftovers the other day too. So good the next day.
Patti
Oh my gosh I could just devour this!
Kim Bee
I pretty much did just that.
Parsley Sage
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
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
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
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
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
Thanks Tammi. It's such a great recipe. I ate this for days on end. And still want more.
Abby
I love your story! haha who knew horses could be so sneaky 🙂 and O.M.G. that soup...that's happening!!
Kim Bee
Oh they are bad when they have an agenda. Their agenda is food. 24/7.
Lol, I hope you love it.
kitchenriffs
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
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
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
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
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
It's so good. You gotta try it. I wasn't sure about it but man it's amazing.
Bea
Wow, that sounds so, so good 🙂
Kim Bee
Thanks Bea.
Susan
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
I hope it was worth the wait. It's so good. I had a blast this week.
veronica gantley
I have lost a lot of things, but never a horse. Leave it to you to come up with lasagna soup. Yum!
Kim Bee
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
Oh wow...this does look like the perfect thing to warm cold and weary bones - absolutely DELISH!
Kim Bee
It really is. After a day in the cold with some wild animals this hit the spot.